ok, so what flappy insects lay eggs on washing?

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dpack

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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 18 1:50 pm Post subject: ok, so what flappy insects lay eggs on washing?
washing on line, darkish and multicoloured target, usually cotton, polycotton or silk eggs 2mm long, ridged, pale buff/grey on a silk thread tether i half suspect something small white and butterfly themed but whatever they are it isn't a good breeding tactic.

Mistress Rose

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 7:31 am Post subject:
I have a feeling I have heard about the silk tether, but can't think where. I am pretty sure you are right about the butterflyie thing.

buzzy

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 10:21 am Post subject:
If you ask a search engine about eggs on stalks it says 'Lacewings'. Fairly certain they are not laid that way by butterflies. I think Gerald Durrell mentions stalked eggs in "My Family and Other Animals" but my copy isn't immediately to hand. The pictures on the web look amazing. Henry

Slim

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 10:38 am Post subject:
I second lacewings as likely source. yay lacewings!

buzzy

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 6:18 pm Post subject:
So is the washing on dpack's line lacey, or is it very realistic camouflage mistaken for foliage? Henry

dpack

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 6:21 pm Post subject:
they do look rather like the photos in that the stalk egg proportions are similar but the shape and colour is not typical. i have one in a pot , i will get a decent photo seems a good idea

buzzy

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 9:45 pm Post subject:
There are many species of lacewing - I'm guessing that there is variation in the type of egg and stalk. If you get a good snap, may I send it to my former colleague who is quite likely to know? Henry

dpack

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 18 10:54 pm Post subject:
i can pop it in an envelope perhaps photo's and pop it in among the plants is more ethical

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