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Wierd bug

MungBean · 2011-07-11 15:51:40

Found this bug/worm/larva type thing when digging up a black current bush. Anyone know what it is? Sorry for the poor quality pic, took it on my phone.

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11-07-2011 4:51pm

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MungBean

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Found this bug/worm/larva type thing when digging up a black current bush.

Anyone know what it is?

Sorry for the poor quality pic, took it on my phone.

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#2 11-07-2011 6:06pm
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It's a moth pupa and one I havent seen before now

Mark

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#3 11-07-2011 6:08pm
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A quick Google suggests the pupa of a magpie moth

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#4 11-07-2011 8:57pm
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interesting, seen these before

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#5 12-07-2011 12:45am
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Wasn't aware of this pupa, but Blackcurrant was a big clue towards Magpie moth.

Here are pics of full lifecycle

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