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Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by Kildale, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    A snakefly. very strange looking.

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    Kildale, Jun 4, 2011
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I don't know if I'd like to come face to face with your snakefly. What a strange insect.
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    I'm glad it's in BC and not here. :)

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    I must admit, it is a strange looking insect.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    What is the stinger-like appendage on its behind Kildale? Or is it just an optical illusion? Strange looking insect.
     
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    ICK!
     
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  7. Kildale

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    Hi Frank, its a female and that is her ovipositor. See how educational the forum is.
     
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