Tying itself up in knots

I was fascinated to see this long stringy thing moving around the lavender this morning, I'm pretty sure I've never seen one before. As I'm in 30 days wild mode I figured it was worth further investigation and a photograph, even though it wasn't my favourite find of the week.

I think, after a bit of research, that it's a horsehair worm, here's a link if you're interested in knowing more....

http://www.lifeinfreshwater.org.uk/species%20pages/horsehair%20worm2.jpg.html

It rained a lot today so it was probably in its element.

[Louise]

Fascinating! I've never seen one of those. Is that 'stripe' food or guts inside it or was it an actual stripe on the worm?!

[Kerri Michaels]

very cool...

[ChristineL]

@roachling if it's still around tomorrow I might have a closer look!

[Babs]

How strange. Fascinating.

[Connie Little]

That is a strange find.

[Day Law]

Interesting!

[Debs Stott]

Wow, what a find! Perfect for 30 days wild.

[Sue]

What an interesting find. Well seen and captured

[Annie-Sue]

amazing to find something so new and different so close to home!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

well I never knew of these - I love how much I can learn here :)

[Kas]

So interesting! I don't think k I've ever seen this before - or at least never noticed!

[Mona]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. But i like the photo too, ans see a lot of beauty in it.