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Post by janed on Oct 30, 2021 12:58:20 GMT -8
Found in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, U.S.
What exactly is this thing? I have never seen anything like it.
It's about the size of a rice crispy (cereal).
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Oct 30, 2021 17:26:26 GMT -8
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Post by eurytides on Oct 30, 2021 17:26:26 GMT -8
This itself is not an insect, it’s a collection of dead bugs. Some insects do use these structures for protection/camouflage.
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Post by janed on Oct 31, 2021 11:58:35 GMT -8
This itself is not an insect, it’s a collection of dead bugs. Some insects do use these structures for protection/camouflage.
Ok. Ew.
I didn't know that occurred! Is there anyway to identify the insect that *is* present? Whatever it is, it sure moves around & climbs with apparent ease despite no visible appendages.
I do on occasion see a "snout" (for lack of a better term) that must be retractable & has similar appearance/shape to an anteater nose.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Oct 31, 2021 12:48:29 GMT -8
Perhaps it's a bagworm larva that has collected dead bugs for protection instead of just a bag. Some species cover their bag with sticks, sand or other camouflage.
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