Speccie 2391

[Farrwest]

Completed most of the grid but not the five word phrase. If someone would help by telling me what the creature is, I would hopefully wrap it up. Thanks

[Neveracrossword]

Furry...not wanted in your garden...

[Farrwest]

Thanks neveracrossword - still not there even though I realise the answer must be contained in 8d and 40a. Baffled!

[Neveracrossword]

The creature's lurking near the bottom...

[Neveracrossword]

I've just checked my grid - 40 A isn't involved.

[ProfessorMaisie]

Is that right neveracrossword - 40ac appears to begin with the last letter of the creature (4 letters, reading down).

[Neveracrossword]

Sorry, I was a bit ambiguous - I really just meant 40 A was an ordinary clue. When Farr mentioned 8 and 40 together, I was thinking of the phrase...

[ProfessorMaisie]

I see what you mean (hope Farrwest hasn't got any pesky voles in his garden!)

[Farrwest]

Thanks- finally got there!

[Neveracrossword]

Farrwest - good!
PM - glad I made sense!