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And, the winner is:
Pat in MI, who provided the following links which describe "my"
critters perfectly. They're Horsehair Worms, aka Gordian Worms.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/expl...sts/g07710.htm
http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entom...ruct/ef613.htm
Very pleased to know they are beneficial.
Did you see this Dusty?
Yep! Most curious and interesting. Thanks!

Dusty
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