This may look like a huge loofa, but in fact it is the saw dust from when we last sawed logs for the stove. In the intervening months mysterious and secretive ant lions have found this dry spot and excavated tidy death traps for passing insects. The larvae wait, jaws upwards waiting for unspecting minibeasts to tumble in. I never cease to be amazed how wildlife will find a home everywhere, if we just leave a little time and muddle for them to enjoy!
For those of you who came up with wonderful ideas for Magic 1 post – Flighty was closest!
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It was a chunk of a large blue staining boletus mushroom found in the woods. Apparently it is edible, but nothing so garish gets between my gnashers!
Cathy's real country garden 
Well, Cathy, that sawdust home looks something like a miniature flying saucer! I’m amazed about the mushroom…I felt sure it was something man made being the colour it was. If you post another mystery, I’ll try to think much more laterally!
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Please dont! Your ideas were wonderful!
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Another fascinating post. Thanks for the mention, I have to say that it was a lucky guess. xx
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inspired more likely!
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Antlions are so fascinating. We used to dig them up and watch how quickly they reburied themselves. Nature is so cool. 😀
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I agree – who would think they would make traps in saw dust!
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