Any Idea What This Is

[pete600]

Hi the girlfriend came back from her walk with 2 odd looking bugs. Any idea what they are

[elfe]

oh these look really strange

never seen before. anyone??

[sbk]

Nope. very weird. In Phuket?

[Farma]

They look a bit like cicada casings with a form of fungus growing out of them

[Carib]

Horned cicadas - Khaosod, May 28, 2009

The caption reads: Amazing horns - The great numbers of cicadas that have grown horns are caught by villagers in Udon Thani and other provinces. The creatures are said to bring charms and lucks to those who are able to catch them. Cicadas with horns are uncommon

[elfe]

amazing...

[BigSnake]

for goodness sake, now that you have your pictures just bake/roast things and enjoy the little snack, with a little red wine. If they are really tasty go look for more, could do very well for sell at the local market.

[pete600]

Horned cicadas - Khaosod, May 28, 2009

The caption reads: Amazing horns - The great numbers of cicadas that have grown horns are caught by villagers in Udon Thani and other provinces. The creatures are said to bring charms and lucks to those who are able to catch them. Cicadas with horns are uncommon

Thanks for that Carib.

Well it they have not brought us any luck. We had our motor bike stolen last night