What is the growth on metal railings and how can it be removed?

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The discussion revolves around identifying a growth found on metal railings, which appears to be insect eggs attached to stalks. The user describes the difficulty in removing these eggs, noting that while some parts come off easily, the stalks are resistant to pulling. There is speculation about the type of insect, with references made to Chrysopidae as a possible match. The user is seeking assistance in identifying the growth and understanding its nature. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges of dealing with this specific type of biological growth on metal surfaces.
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I'm not able to identify this, i found it on my window railings.
Could you help me out.
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Also, they are attached firmly to the railings, i couldn't blow them away, i tried pulling out a few the white parts comes off easily, but the stalk(if i can call it so) is hard to pull out, by hard i mean, there is some, more than expected resistance, but doable. A bit slippery also.

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I don't know where to start.
i do know about bacteria that can grow on metal- Magnetotactic bacteria.
But nothing about these kind.
Thank you in advance.:smile:
 
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Insect eggs on stalks. Not uncommon.
 
Which insect?
 
Suraj M said:
Which insect?

You ARE aware of the fact it depends on where you live (and I guess you are not my neighbor)?
 
Ok, i thought its just specific to a particular insect.
 
How long are these stalks?
 
1 cm approx
 
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