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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