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What the bloody hell is this creature in my outhouse?? [pic]

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CountryMummy1 · 13/05/2015 23:41

Just been outside the feed the cat who has his food in the outhouse. There, hanging from the old pipework are 3 absolutely huge cocoons. They are hideous! Black and more than 4 inches long. They weren't there yesterday. What the hell is going to come out? AIBU to be very worried?

What the bloody hell is this creature in my outhouse?? [pic]
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dementedma · 14/05/2015 18:55

Does the op have pre teens? If so, count them. If any are missing I think I have the answer. This looks like the pupation of a previously p!easant pre-teen, and it will shortly erupt furiously and spawn a teenager. Don't touch it, or even try to communicate with it any level for the next 5 years!

SoupDragon · 14/05/2015 18:47

Is mold an Amercan spelling ?

Mutated Otherworld Life-sucking Demon. MOLD

Gabilan · 14/05/2015 18:43

Haven't read the whole thread yet, sorry. Do you live anywhere near an airport?

SonceyD0g · 14/05/2015 18:38

Where is the cat???
A1 closed due to accident for those wishing to evacuate the Midlands!

ArabellaStrange · 14/05/2015 18:28

I specifically went off app in order to view the pictures. I am impressed with op's bravery of putting her hand near it.
I think the hairspray flame thrower would be the best option. If it's a moth cocoon, well too bad, it was a silly place to put it!

2boys2girls · 14/05/2015 18:27

It may have been growing a while before becoming very noticeable

flora717 · 14/05/2015 18:20

Hmmm. No OP for a while, it was Midlands. I better review the local news for indications of mysterious alien invaders.

emmelinelucas · 14/05/2015 18:20

Is mold an Amercan spelling ?
OP is busy, having her photo taken for the press and planning what to wear on Good Morning tomorrow.

Coconutty · 14/05/2015 18:19

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Wellwellwell3holesintheground · 14/05/2015 18:15

But I reckon it was laid by

Wellwellwell3holesintheground · 14/05/2015 18:13

I've sent the photo to my Aunt who is a moth expert and also knows lots about fungus. Will report back!

Furball · 14/05/2015 18:04

If it was a fungus - would it grow so quickly?

QOD · 14/05/2015 18:01

Why are the experts spelling mould as mold?

ChristianGreyIsAJackass · 14/05/2015 17:43

OP... ARE YOU DEAD?

UterusUterusGhali · 14/05/2015 17:37

Fungus.

WhetherOrNot · 14/05/2015 17:36

We don't know what it is - so let's.........cut it in half, burn it, burn the shed, destroy it, pour petrol on it and set fire to the whole thing, break it.

Niiiiiiiice Shock

Moln · 14/05/2015 17:35

Yes Moreisnnogedag apparently the move. Which îs why they aren't fungus.

I prefer fungus now

snowglobemouse · 14/05/2015 17:35

I agree with pp that suggested the thing from jeepers creepers

flamingtoaster · 14/05/2015 17:34

DH says send a pic to your local wildlife trust - they will be fascinated and will tell you what it is (or rush round to collect it Smile )

Moln · 14/05/2015 17:34

Ah PeaceOfWildThings you see I thought they might be an Actual Thing.

Felt slightly panicked I might return home and discover my cat had grown four extra legs and there be many giant black pods about the house.

Confused

OP. How many legs does your cat have? Have you counted lately?

VivaLeBeaver · 14/05/2015 17:29

Either fungus or gremlin pods.

iklboo · 14/05/2015 17:28

What is it??? Shock

Moreisnnogedag · 14/05/2015 17:27

Hold the fucking phone moln they can fucking move? Where's those cuddly moths - I want that instead!

mummaAJL · 14/05/2015 17:23

OMG. ...need to know what it is !!

molesworth2 · 14/05/2015 17:07

If it is a King Alfred's Cake I believe survivaly/outdoorsy types use them as firelighters. I'm sure I saw Ray Mears use one once - think they store heat well whilst you're trying to get a fire going. Bit off topic I know....

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