Jane Touhey, Dublin 14This is indeed a fungus, Clathrus ruber, the red latticed stinkhorn. It has been rarely recorded in Ireland. Anthony Woods, DublinYes, they are spotted snake millipedes, recognisable by their pale colour and red spots along the sides. I found this funnel-shaped spider’s web located in the long grass. They hang upside-down from ceilings and the one on the left is carrying its loosely wrapped eggs in its jaws.

Source: The Irish Times November 15, 2025 06:19 UTC