Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Big Bug

This bug was in some dirty clothes that Le'Ann was carrying downstairs this morning!  It's larger than a standard wooden clothespin.  We've heard they're related to the scorpion family, have a wicked stinging ability, and when killed, spray a scent that smells like vinegar!  And yes, those are pinchers at his head!

3 comments:

Jim said...

Hey, that's a vinagrillo, or uropygid in English! They're actually arachnids, with 8 legs. They're not really dangerous to humans (feel relieved?) but they do stink if they're upset.

The worst they can do is try to pinch you with those pincers. But boy do they look nasty!

I wrote about vinagrillos here, in case you're interested! :)

The Downs Family said...

Thanks for the info! Freaky bugs, huh?

Laura said...

OH MY!!!! I hate bugs.