Gangly things, crane flies, aren't they? This little blighter is a male, I believe, so it really is a daddylonglegs. (I think the females have pointy ends.)
In my mini-meadow, the larvae of this lot have been creating havoc and now, something is digging all over it to get at them - badgers? Hedgehogs? Squirrels? Still, they feed starlings, robins and small insectivores, so they're not all bad.
Gangly things, crane flies, aren't they? This little blighter is a male, I believe, so it really is a daddylonglegs. (I think the females have pointy ends.)
ReplyDeleteIn my mini-meadow, the larvae of this lot have been creating havoc and now, something is digging all over it to get at them - badgers? Hedgehogs? Squirrels? Still, they feed starlings, robins and small insectivores, so they're not all bad.
Lovely picture!
Beautiful photo, almost abstract. Still don't like them flying at me though...
ReplyDelete@Plant Mad Nige - I think foxes and badgers are keen on crane fly larvae. I'm sure I've heard that badgers have mutilated lawns to get at them.
ReplyDeleteJanet - thank you. I know what you mean, but they are much, much better than spiders.
Gives me the heebie jeebies! But an interesting little fellow.
ReplyDeleteIs thay a dragonfly it has in it's clutches? Great shot!
ReplyDeleteDown with leatherjackets!
ReplyDeleteYou might like this view from Rue Mouffetard!
http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2010/09/rue-mouffetard.html
Meredhuit - thanks for visiting. Not the best looking chap, is he?
ReplyDeleteIowa Garden Woman - thanks for visiting.
Lucy - thanks for the link. It's been a while since we've been to Paris, so a reminder of Rue Mouffetard is always appreciated.