This here bug needs a name.

May 16, 2008 3:06 PM

Name this bug!

This little guy landed on me a little while ago. Strangest bug I've ever seen. It had a really long, very articulated neck. He could swivel his head around too. Looked like a dinosaur. Weird tail-like thingy. Seemed curious and, you know, interested in stuff.

Didn't bite or sting, nor did he make any attempts to. I kind of miss him. :(

The bug and I are in California's Central Valley, if that helps.

posted by mudpuppie to pets & animals (7 comments total)

Female Snake Fly - second pic. Also in CA. ALso described as dinosaur-like!
posted by iconomy at 3:19 PM on May 16

You rock, iconomy. Thanks!

Apologies to the bug for repeatedly referring to her as 'him.'
posted by mudpuppie at 3:21 PM on May 16

wow, iconomy, you are my new hero entomologist. you should come fly fishing with me some time.
posted by caddis at 4:14 PM on May 16

That thing's cute. Name it.
posted by pedmands at 4:54 PM on May 16

Can she be named "Walnut?"
posted by contraption at 5:54 PM on May 16 [1 favorite]

Frederick!
posted by SassHat at 6:07 PM on May 16

Frederick Walnut Dinosaur Buggette the First
posted by fantabulous timewaster at 7:13 PM on May 16