MOPED ARMY

I hope you didn't open your mouth while you were laughing.

We get June bugs for a week or two here (Ottawa, Onatario, Canada), but nearly as bad as you describe!

Hi! I've got to tell you folks about a sneak attack a june bug pulled on me the other night while coming in from a 30 mi. moped ride.That bug had to have come all the way up my pants-leg and bit me,yes they can bite when pressed, on the inner thigh. I struggled to keep control of the bike and pulled over and squeezed him to an early grave.It hurt so bad I thought it must be a big hairy spider,but when I got to the house I dropped the pants and there was what I heretofore had thought to be the lovable little `pop you in the face' june bug! Next morning I had a big bruise right there and I don't think I pinched myself that much.I'm taping my pantslegs down next trip! BYE!

Yeah, bugs can really hurt ya. In Florida we have these critters called Love Bugs. They will be "in season" very soon. As the name implies, these horny little six-leggers get themselves hooked up rear-end to rear-end and then proceed to fly around lazily whilst screwing their little brains out. They also seem to like flying in large groups (presumably because it's hard to talk to their partner, due to their facing away from each other). A slight breeze can bring a zillion of 'em right in front of you before you can blink. Next thing ya know, your face shield, headlight fairing, and clothes are thick with Love Bugs. Some are dead, the rest are just trying to finish, I think. I would certainly try to finish!

To add to their charm, their mashed carcasses can really screw up your paint job if you don't scrub 'em off quickly. Nice.

Another strong case for keeping your shield down in Florida. Take care, everyone.