Beetle disguised as a hand grenade? by s4sayer

Beetle disguised as a hand grenade?

Whilst I didn't think I'd achieved any worthwhile bird shots on a ramble which took us around Mouldon Hill Country Park, this tiny beetle (?) caught my eye.

I've just spent a disproportionate amount of time trying to it identify it...to no avail. It seems to be projecting a thread like secretion..? If anyone knows what this is I'd be pleased to know.
I suspect that this is actually a chrysalis... you've captured it nicely.
October 30th, 2016  
@vignouse
Hadn't thought about a chrysalis. Will go and talk to Mr Google.
October 30th, 2016  
Tom
Wonderful close up and focus
October 30th, 2016  
Beautiful capture, nice tones, and we learned something.
October 30th, 2016  
Excellent close up!
October 30th, 2016  
I'm not big on bugs.
October 30th, 2016  
It looks very tiny, so it was well spotted.
October 31st, 2016  
It's quite extraordinary.
October 31st, 2016  
Super sharp close-up detail!

Ian
November 1st, 2016  
January 22nd, 2017  
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