We only have bite-ya, stab-ya, sting-ya types here.  Some are beautiful.
Some are not.  Butterflies don't bite...

Martin

Private Shell Collection wrote:
> Being a San Antonio native all my life, I would tell you to not worry
> as much about the mosquitoes in Texas, but rather the infamous
> jackalope.  ;)
> http://www.jackalopeentertainment.com/jackalope01.html
> -Caprice
> www.PrivateShellCollection.com <http://www.privateshellcollection.com/>
>
>
> */Tom Eichhorst <[log in to unmask]>/* wrote:
>
>     Jordan,
>
>     Sure they have mosquitoes in Texas, but most have been broke and
>     are used to herd cattle.  The few you see without saddle and
>     bridle are the ones to watch out for...  If you rent a car make
>     sure it is at least an SUV so they can't carry you away in it You
>     can spot their nests with all of the small sports cars discarded
>     around them).  If you are on foot, well then, too bad...  I have
>     heard the state seashell offers some natural protection, so maybe
>     if you carry around a lightening whelk wherever you go (bit of a
>     stretch, but now shell-related).
>
>     Tom Eichhorst in neighboring New Mexico, too poor to afford real
>     mosquitoes, we make do with out-of-state pests.
>
>         -----Original Message-----
>         *From:* Conchologists List
>         [mailto:[log in to unmask]]*On Behalf Of *Jordan Star
>         *Sent:* Friday, August 24, 2007 2:11 PM
>         *To:* [log in to unmask]
>         *Subject:* [CONCH-L] flying bugs at at COA
>
>         Hello
>         I can't email Leslie in TX, wrong address.  So I'll try the
>         list.  Any bugs that fly around and bite?  FL has no-see-um's
>         and mosquitoes.  Does TX have any pests?
>
>         *Jordan Star
>         Long Island, NY- USA *
>
>
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Martin H. Eastburn
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TSRA, Life; NRA LOH & Endowment Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
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