Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Giant Bug!

Graham discovered this 'Giant Water Bug' in the river at the Cottage a couple of weekends ago. I looked these things up and apparently they are quite common - although it's the first one any of us had ever seen. They live in the water, but can fly as well. They have been known to eat small fish. Also, if provoked, they can give a nasty bite :-(

1 comment:

New Life Decorating and Home Maintenance Inc. said...

Is it safe over there....? that thing looks like it came from the EverGlades.....pardom the pun.....
Never seen any thing like it on this side of the lake.....Seen lots of other things.( as You will recall) but never a beastie like that......