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what do u think this might be
Alan4711
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Hi has anybody any idea of what this cacooc is in my allotment shed,im hopeing its warm enough for it to suvive,iv just put an old carpet down to try to keep it a bit warmer 
any ideas
is it friend or foe ,thought id just show you all mi shed tied down were on a bit of a hill in a field ,really WINDY here in Tenby no snow tho
themommoment tho,
alan4711
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Alan - looks like a chrysalis of some form to me - It might a butterfly or a pretty moth.
I could possibly be wrong though but I wouldn't worry about keeping it warm , they usually survive regardless.
I think i am not certain its a moth or butterfly,it will be fine as long as it is not disturbed.I had one in the greenhouse once and if I rightly recall it became a big green caterpillar,then a butterfly obviously.nice garden you have there the other side of the Severn.I am on hill going the other way ,Down.looks a nice big garden good Idea raised beds.anyhow its blowing a cold blast here too!!
It's a butterfly or moth chrysalis -this site says that some varieties of blue and brown butterflies overwinter as chrysalids - it'll emerge when the weather warms up - can you leave a door or window open so it can find it's way out easily - it'll need a source of nectar or sugar syrup - info here
http://www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/page00007.htm
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Flowering rose - nearly right - sequence is caterpillar then chrysalis or cocoon then imago (adult insect)
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Forget all that moth/butterfly rubbish Alan-it is definitely one of these-be afraid ,be very afraid
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SOTO STRIKES AGAIN !!!!OH NO NOT ANOTHER ALIEN I HAD ONE LAST WEEK IN NORWICH,,AND dovefromabove iv left the kettle and coffee and t and suger for it just in case and if this grows up and eats all my plants an that its all your lots fault right wonder if it,ll need a pillow 2nite
im gon Alan
Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!! I'm running away, screaming.
Allotment is looking good, all ready to go.
Oooh, which alien did you come across in Norwich Alan? Was it one I know?
Oh and yes, pillow, duvet and electric blanket
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If you leave a window open for it now, Alan, the shed 'll take off!
AND where am i going to get the ELECTRIC from fa the blanket on mi allotment then DOVE, sorry candle candle power only at the moment
Alan