Horsehair worm indeed. Also known as the Gordian worm, Paragordius tricuspidatus. Here's a link to a cool video of one emerging from a cricket and heading off to find a mate: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7226661303929118618
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horsehair worm
Horsehair worm indeed. Also known as the Gordian worm, Paragordius tricuspidatus. Here's a link to a cool video of one emerging from a cricket and heading off to find a mate: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7226661303929118618
Horsehair worm-Cricket parasite
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