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26-06-2009, 09:03 PM
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| | | What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
Hi, last night my cat brought in a huge bug which my boyfriend thinks is a hornet but only think is it wasnt yellow and black and like a giant wasp but was definitely huge and scary..and noisy.. It was about 2.5 inches i think and about 1cm wide, its wings were perhaps 2 inches each. But its body was more black and orangey/pinky/red striped. Looks like may have stinger. And idea what this might be. I have looked up pictures of wood wasps and nothing looks like this!! I have two pics although they are not terribly clear as one was taken last night after boyfriend threw it out and other was after it died and is jar til I work out what it is!   |
26-06-2009, 09:06 PM
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| | | Re: What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
Privet Hawkmoth? |
26-06-2009, 09:10 PM
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| | | Re: What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
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Originally Posted by NickCantle  Privet Hawkmoth? | Looks about right from the pic Nick. |
26-06-2009, 09:29 PM
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| | | Re: What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
Thank you, that is definitely what it looks like. At least it's put my mind at rest it wasn't anything dangerous if she ever finds another one. I just sincerely hope she doesn't because I'm not keen on moths as it is and definitely never want to see another one of that size. But just pleased I know what it is..has put my mind at rest! Thank you for helping me work out what it was  |
26-06-2009, 09:50 PM
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| | | Re: What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
Perfectly harmless and graceful creatures. You should feel privileged. |
26-06-2009, 10:11 PM
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| | | Re: What is this? Hornet? Big, black and red-ish
And you should see the caterpillar  | | |
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