AW Book of Insect and Invertebrates - Chat and discussion

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I mind the mystax fascinating, I think it serves as a face mask for protection from fighting prey.


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It is actually all fascinating lol


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For the last 2 nights we've had 3 of these Creamy-striped Owl moths in the lounge...driving the cats mad! lol lol

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Saw this one last night...think it's a Golden Plusia moth.

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^Q^ ^Q^ Cracking photos



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We had a mousebird inside the other morning, which the cat brought in but I managed to save it. :yes:

Then a rat, which I couldn't save. :no:


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:shock: Your cat is a bird hunter


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He has a bell on his collar so he doesn't often catch birds and he very rarely kills them. 0:


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^Q^ Flutts!


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The cat brings the catch inside in order to show off :yes: \O "See how clever I am!"


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:yes: And he always makes a lot of noise to call me! :O^


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