More freakish insects to identify

[Newc]

Ok, here's one I've never seen, but my Dad says he saw 'em when he was younger.

http://autumn-frost.nstemp.com/jcf/icky1.jpg

http://autumn-frost.nstemp.com/jcf/icky2.jpg

http://autumn-frost.nstemp.com/jcf/icky3.jpg

Anyone know what it is?

Newc

[plon]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

It looks like a mole cricket. We have those here in Florida.

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

LinaV: "Eek! Bugz!!" [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

I like how you named the files icky [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/baby.gif[/img]

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Hence the LinaV reference. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[plon]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Four pest species of mole crickets occur in the Southeast United States: (left to right in photo) the southern mole cricket, the tawny mole cricket, the shortwinged mole cricket, and the northern mole cricket.
(Source:
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, MOLECRICKET KNOWLEDGEBASE)

[Sukisyn]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Woohoo!! JCF has its own entomologist. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[plon]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Not really, I just cut and pasted it from a website. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[Sukisyn]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

I am still impressed that you found the information that quickly.

[Newc]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Cool, thanks! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

Newc

[zeegler]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Dammit, that thing is **** repugnant!! I hate you guys! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Them there's good eatin', though! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[DoctorTAMA]

Re: More freakish insects to identify

Ron,

Them there mole crickets gotta mighty fine taste to 'em.. Kinda crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I wash 'em all down with a couple of cold Stag beers...YEE-HAAA!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]