Spring Critters and Creatures

[Dela Rey Steyn]

Had a slithery visitor this morning. Quite aggressive and bigger than the normal size we normally get. Safely released into the gorge. Beautiful specimen!
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Awesome little snakes! And yes they can get quite feisty!

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

SWAMBO forgot to switch off her bedside lamp last night. Had a huge influx of flying critters, including this beautiful boy. Not the biggest we've had here but very interesting colours on it.

 

[Stranger]

Is that a deaths head moth, like in Silence of the Lambs ?

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

Is that a deaths head moth, like in Silence of the Lambs ?

Closest I could find to ID'ing it is: Acronicta Transvalica, but it looks a little darker, so might just be Acronicta Sp.

 

[Stranger]

My guess, Deaths head hawk moth

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

I see what you mean @Stranger !

 

[THE REAPER]

Had a slithery visitor this morning. Quite aggressive and bigger than the normal size we normally get. Safely released into the gorge. Beautiful specimen!
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A nice snake skin mod lol

 

[Stranger]

It is confirmed, it is the famous moth from Silence of the lambs.

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Did it come with some fava beans and a nice Chianti?

 

[Stranger]

Dear Mr Dela Rey Steyn

It please me to see that the visitor I sent to you was received with such joy.
Similarly I hope that my visit to you will be received with equal happiness. I am so looking forward to visit you with the aim of sharing a meal and a good vintage.

Tata for now

Yours sincerely
Hannibal Lector

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

Dear Mr Dela Rey Steyn

It please me to see that the visitor I sent to you was received with such joy.
Similarly I hope that my visit to you will be received with equal happiness. I am so looking forward to visit you with the aim of sharing a meal and a good vintage.

Tata for now

Yours sincerely
Hannibal Lector

Wow! What are the odds of 2 serial killers having dinner together.....

 

[Spongebob]

My guess, Deaths head hawk moth

When I was up on the Angolan border maaany moons ago, we had something called "pismoths" which would pee on you (hence the name) and where ever it landed would cause a huge painful blister and if the blister was punctured wherever the fluid ran would cause a new blister

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[SmokeyJoe]

When I was up on the Angolan border maaany moons ago, we had something called "pismoths" which would pee on you (hence the name) and where ever it landed would cause a huge painful blister and if the blister was punctured wherever the fluid ran would cause a new blister

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I never knew my ex was in Angola

 

[Christos]

I never knew my ex was in Angola

Way too much information

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Love these little big guys, tough as nails...

 

[Rob Fisher]

Ugly nest built on top of the garden broom in the pool filter room... the eggs have hatched!

 

[Christos]

Ugly nest built on top of the garden broom in the pool filter room... the eggs have hatched!
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Silly creatures!
I had to build a fort around a bird the other day because it has laid its eggs in the parking space and was scared someone would kill the mum along with her unborn noise makers.

I parked really close to ensure she would be safe until I got back.

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Silly creatures!
I had to build a fort around a bird the other day because it has laid its eggs in the parking space and was scared someone would kill the mum along with her unborn noise makers.

I parked really close to ensure she would be safe until I got back.
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Women . . .

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

One lanky visitor tonight...

 

[Stranger]

and we wonder where filmmakers get their ideas from ...... now we know.

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Green Cicada... those eyes though...