Friday, May 22, 2009

Speaking of Locusts...

Last night there was a giant bug that was flying up against my window trying to get in. I tried to get a photo of him, and of my thumb (for size comparison purposes), but they didn't come out great. He's at least an inch long, with like two inches of wingspan when they're out!

Big bug

Big bug and thumb

It's weird because England is mostly bug-free (and wildlife-free generally). But occasionally you apparently get mutant bugs and midge swarms.

Oh, and my Christmas cactus seems confused about what season it is -- it has a definite bud.

Budding Christmas Cactus

1 comment:

OldEric said...

The mutant bug and plant are caused by the high levels of asbestos. They were placed there as meters.