Gigantic Bugs in Southern California

SloppyElvis writes "...and this time, Silicon Valley didn't create them. ;P CNN picked up this AP story about new species discovered in S.Cal. The most suprising news is this discovery came in such a densely-populated area. Beware, monstrous unknown creatures may be lurking in your backyard!"

Comments

Pest control companies

[BigBir3d]

I am fairly sure that the pest control companies in the area knew of the bugs.

When I used to be a hired bug killer we would be asked by the company scientist if we had seen any of "bug x" and invariably, most of us had. Every time, he was surprised.

I guess scientists that don't spend much time in the field think that they know it all since they have read (suposedly) all of the books.

Re:Pest control companies

[HorsePunchKid]

Your comment on the scientists is unwarranted. The article is poorly written, implying several times that scientists had never seen this insect in southern California before. On the contrary, the insect's presence in the area is well known and documented. The interesting (though not so exciting) news is that there are a number of different species of Jerusalem cricket, and that the adults of one of the species are significantly larger than those of other species, making it the largest insect (by mass).

Bugs?

[epsalon]

OK... So where can I download the patched version of Southern California?

What do you mean not that kind of bugs?

Satan's spawn

[trailerparkcassanova]

There's nothing new here as these are known as Potato Bugs. They're also the most repulsive and disgusting creatures on the planet. Checkout www.potatobugs.com