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Fan tailed insect
By Darren8
19 Jun, 2019
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Thanks Amy. Seaburn will know the name if she sees the pic.
I try to take on board the scientific labelling stuff but I just don't have the brain for it...
19 Jun, 2019
Looks like a Clear Wig great capture.
19 Jun, 2019
A sort of sawfly Thrup?
19 Jun, 2019
Oh thank s for letting me know Darren.
20 Jun, 2019
Found it! It's a male Currant Clearwing Moth. That surprised me, didn't know they made moffs like that😄
20 Jun, 2019
😂 Well you know now at least you now know what it is.
20 Jun, 2019
Apparently they're not too common. But the larvae get right in to the wood of blackcurrant bushes '
20 Jun, 2019
Awe not good then you ll have to knock it off if you see it again.
20 Jun, 2019
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A good photo Darren but sorry I couldn't give you a name !
19 Jun, 2019