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27-09-2010, 08:34 PM
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| | | Horsehair worm?
My husband was working in a garden today and came across what looked to be a white Horsehair worm. Is that possible. I have only seen brown ones in Google images.
It was very long (around 20cm) and very thin, like a thickened hair with a brown dot on the end (which it raised up, like a snake). Any ideas? |
27-09-2010, 08:38 PM
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There are white ones on here...horrid things...  Horsehair worm - Google Search |
27-09-2010, 09:07 PM
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I have found one once before and had it identified as a parasite of (possibly) Rove beetles, this was some time ago and not photoed, but, yes, they do exist.
Sorry Kayleigh, I found this quite an exciting thing to find then, and I would like to see another.
It was just looping around my rose bush.
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27-09-2010, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Meta menardi  I have found one once before and had it identified as a parasite of (possibly) Rove beetles, this was some time ago and not photoed, but, yes, they do exist.
Sorry Kayleigh, I found this quite an exciting thing to find then, and I would like to see another.
It was just looping around my rose bush. | Not good with a worm phobia lol
Yes they would be fascinating if you like that sort of thing..
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27-09-2010, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayleigh Not good with a worm phobia lol | So this sort of thing wouldn't appeal to you, Kayleigh?
;^) Save the Guinea Worm Foundation
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27-09-2010, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Ford | Is that a wind up...
why would they want to save this awful parasite when its destined to die out naturally as people stop drinking infected water.. |
28-09-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Kayleigh Is that a wind up...
why would they want to save this awful parasite when its destined to die out naturally as people stop drinking infected water.. | Maybe if you played host to one you could learn to love it, Kayleigh! There's a lot going for a parasite as a pet - no food costs, no vet's bills and more faithful than a dog!
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28-09-2010, 09:14 AM
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Right on Jim. Don`t shout too loud or someone will regulate them and you will need a license to own one. |
28-09-2010, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Ford Maybe if you played host to one you could learn to love it, Kayleigh! There's a lot going for a parasite as a pet - no food costs, no vet's bills and more faithful than a dog!
;^)
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You are OUTRAGEOUS Jim!
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28-09-2010, 09:44 AM
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Maria Callas is reputed to have infected herself with a tapeworm, in an effort to control her weight.
There you go ladies - measly meat - job done!
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