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Does anyone know what this is Jul 2, 2014 11:48:32 GMT

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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 2, 2014 11:48:32 GMT

I found this on the back of a Sunflower leaf. I think it's full of baby spider eggs but I'm not sure.!!!!!!!!!!!! Tig do you know. It gives when gently pressed and feels like cotton wool or sponge or something. lovehuh

There was another one the other day on a different leaf and it looked like there were tiny tiny tiny caterpillars inside it but I put it into the bin.

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Tig Admin Garden Sage Posts: 42,828	Does anyone know what this is Jul 2, 2014 13:13:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tig on Jul 2, 2014 13:13:05 GMT There are some spiders and moth caterpillars which have nests/egg casings which look like those LG. I can't seem to find any specific named types though.
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Does anyone know what this is Jul 2, 2014 15:37:06 GMT

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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 2, 2014 15:37:06 GMT

Jul 2, 2014 13:13:05 GMT Tig said:

There are some spiders and moth caterpillars which have nests/egg casings which look like those LG. I can't seem to find any specific named types though.

Thanks Tig I'll see what I can find out too. I need to know if they are goodies or baddies.

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maggy Head Gardener Posts: 9,555	Does anyone know what this is Jul 2, 2014 19:29:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by maggy on Jul 2, 2014 19:29:56 GMT You might find it here Ladygardener the nearest I could find was silk moth cacoon, its interesting though. www.bing.com/images/search?q=How+to+Identify+Cocoons&Form=IQFRDR#a

Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,496	Does anyone know what this is Jul 3, 2014 5:50:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Jul 3, 2014 5:50:29 GMT Thanks maggy, nature is amazing is'nt it. I think I'll try to leave it alone and see what happens. Hopefully I won't get loads of man eating spiders running round the garden after me.
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Does anyone know what this is Jul 3, 2014 15:16:56 GMT

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Post by maggy on Jul 3, 2014 15:16:56 GMT

Or any kind if your like me !! but we tend to get big fat one especially in the front garden they make a web on the conifers.

I seemed to think those cocoons looked like moth caterpillars could be wrong though! let us know wont you.

Barbara Garden Sage Posts: 35,463	Does anyone know what this is Jul 3, 2014 16:25:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Barbara on Jul 3, 2014 16:25:53 GMT I think it's a moth too LG, I looked on that site and found the one I'm always finding buried in my garden, it's the dark shiny brown one with like screw threads at the top so now I know it's a moth, thank's Maggy.
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,496	Does anyone know what this is Jul 4, 2014 14:57:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Jul 4, 2014 14:57:05 GMT I must steel myself and go have another look at it when the rain eases off and there's a break in the tennis.
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Does anyone know what this is Jul 4, 2014 17:21:35 GMT

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Post by maggy on Jul 4, 2014 17:21:35 GMT

Jul 3, 2014 16:25:53 GMT Barbara said:

I think it's a moth too LG, I looked on that site and found the one I'm always finding buried in my garden, it's the dark shiny brown one with like screw threads at the top so now I know it's a moth, thank's Maggy.

Thats one that I find as well Barbara I think Ill keep tha link to my favorites it looks a good one.