wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 We found this in our backroom. Not to be gross, but its head looks just like a grape. Its about 3in and it was IN MY HOUSE :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Squishy. That's what kind. And his name is Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I would want to move. I've never seen anything like that.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Squishy. That's what kind. And his name is Harry. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Squishy. That's what kind. And his name is Harry. Squishy?? This thing would fight back and take hostages :eek: I have NEVER seen anything like this in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 One that should be grateful that he's in your house and not mine. It would have been difficult to identify him if he'd been here- he'd have been flattened within seconds. I've never seen anything like this, thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I would want to move. Your telling me!! I am so freaked out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 We found this in our backroom. Not to be gross, but its head looks just like a grape. Its about 3in and it was IN MY HOUSE :eek: Dh said it was a type of cricket, a mole cricket was the first thing that came to his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nope, squishy. Take one pair of large, well built shoes, place on feet, do Mexican Hat Dance on Harry. Squishy. Or, you could drop a heavy, hard cover book on top of Harry, but shoes can be hosed off...books, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Squishy. That's what kind. And his name is Harry. :lol: Looks like a Jerusalem cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Eww, that is either some weird alien bug or one of those survellience bugs instilled by a random Alpha, formerly known as River...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Dh said it was a type of cricket, a mole cricket was the first thing that came to his mind. This is not a mole cricket The butt end looks like a giant bee on steroids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Dh said it was a type of cricket, a mole cricket was the first thing that came to his mind. Cricket?! Okay, there is no way I would feed that thing to my gecko. I'm afraid Spock wouldn't survive the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) :lol: Looks like a Jerusalem cricket. OMG - that does look like it, doesn't it. HORRIBLE. DON'T click on the closeup photo on that website...you will never sleep again!!!! Edited September 23, 2011 by Cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 THREE INCHES??!!!THREE INCHES??!!!:scared::scared::scared: GRAPE??!!! :svengo::svengo::svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneinco Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yep Jerusalem Cricket AKA Potato Bug. Ugly "little" things. I found one on my back step earlier this year and had to go to FB for an answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is anyone else feeling suddenly itchy and keep checking to make certain that one of those things aren't on or around them right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 One that should be grateful that he's in your house and not mine. It would have been difficult to identify him if he'd been here- he'd have been flattened within seconds. I've never seen anything like this, thankfully. HOW would you flatten something that's big enough to saddle up and ride??? :svengo::svengo::svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nope, squishy. Take one pair of large, well built shoes, place on feet, do Mexican Hat Dance on Harry. Squishy. Or, you could drop a heavy, hard cover book on top of Harry, but shoes can be hosed off...books, not so much. A book??? :svengo: :lol: Looks like a Jerusalem cricket. EWWWW I think that's it!!! Just this one has a bigger head :eek: Yes, that has to be it.. EWWW... gotta go see if its poisonous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is anyone else feeling suddenly itchy and keep checking to make certain that one of those things aren't on or around them right now? The mole cricket made me do that. eeewwww ~~shudder~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is anyone else feeling suddenly itchy and keep checking to make certain that one of those things aren't on or around them right now? How well you know me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This is not a mole cricket The butt end looks like a giant bee on steroids :lol: Well some kind of cricket, he was looking at it on my cell phone so its hard to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Your telling me!! I am so freaked out right now. me too!!!! And why am I so itchy? Why do I feel nauseated??? :svengo::svengo::svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nope, squishy. Take one pair of large, well built shoes, place on feet, do Mexican Hat Dance on Harry. Squishy. Or, you could drop a heavy, hard cover book on top of Harry, but shoes can be hosed off...books, not so much. :lol::lol::lol: I think Harry is an alien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 :lol: Looks like a Jerusalem cricket. Awwwwww. This one is much more photogenic. Looks like a puppy with his oversized head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 :lol::lol::lol: I think Harry is an alien. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Cricket! Look at the back legs. And I have to say, he is a cutie! I've never seen one of those. If there was a way for you to send him over to me and my bug-lovin' daughter, I'd make it happen... By the way, any time you need answers, there's a huge database at whatsthatbug.com. You can also write in requesting bug ID, although they can't get to them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This is not a mole cricket The butt end looks like a giant bee on steroids I think I just vomited in my mouth. What state do you live in? Wyoming? I can never live there. I can never visit. I'm scarred forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [shudder] Now why in the world did I open this thread? I'd probably take a swig if someone said, "Gross! Taste this!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Cricket! Look at the back legs. And I have to say, he is a cutie! I've never seen one of those. If there was a way for you to send him over to me and my bug-lovin' daughter, I'd make it happen... By the way, any time you need answers, there's a huge database at whatsthatbug.com. You can also write in requesting bug ID, although they can't get to them all. You want to adopt him? :tongue_smilie::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [shudder] Now why in the world did I open this thread? I'd probably take a swig if someone said, "Gross! Taste this!" Rum could make this all go away, you know...just saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 HOW would you flatten something that's big enough to saddle up and ride??? Exactly!!! This thing has its own zip code :blink: OMG - that does look like it, doesn't it. HORRIBLE. DON'T click on the closeup photo on that website...you will never sleep again!!!! :blink: Thanks for the warning- I don't know that I can sleep knowing this thing was in my house THREE INCHES??!!!THREE INCHES??!!! GRAPE??!!! Yes!!! Dh thought something happened to one of the kids when I first called. He is out of town right now :glare: I have NEVER seen anything like this before and NEVER want to!!! Is anyone else feeling suddenly itchy and keep checking to make certain that one of those things aren't on or around them right now? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ack2::leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It's an APB. (All Purpose Bug.) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yep Jerusalem Cricket AKA Potato Bug. Ugly "little" things. I found one on my back step earlier this year and had to go to FB for an answer! Potato bugs are freaky. SO GLAD we don't have them in NH. I still have nightmares over those monsters. I saw an episode of Night Gallery once where an earwig entered a man's ear during his sleep. It laid eggs in his brain, and mom and babies ate the man's brain and he went insane in the process. :scared: Have you ever seen a dead potato bug with a HORSE HAIR crawling out of it??? :svengo::svengo::svengo: I LOVE WINTER. BRING IT ON. NO BUGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is anyone else feeling suddenly itchy and keep checking to make certain that one of those things aren't on or around them right now? I'm itching all over and I want to vomit. I wanted to go to bed but I feel too yucky to right now.:ack2::ack2::ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You want to adopt him? :tongue_smilie::lol: You betcha! All this fuss for a wittle cutie-bug. Goodness. Did you SEE those round, inquisitive little eyes? And did you know the females eat their mates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Okay, seriously :lol: seeing "what meat for tacos" thread right above this one... We moved to the county when we first moved to PA. My kids brought me a "catepillar" from our landlady's garden (farm country!). I started to take the cup from them when I realised the thing was green, bigger than my middle finger, had a horn, and was trying to crawl out of the cup. I screamed, dropped it, and told to take it back over there and FIND OUT WHAT THAT THING WAS! Tabacco Worm...cutest ugly worm-monster I ever did see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why did I open this thread!:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Rum could make this all go away, you know...just saying... :iagree: Or vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You betcha! All this fuss for a wittle cutie-bug. Goodness. Did you SEE those round, inquisitive little eyes? And did you know the females eat their mates? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Will I ever be able to eat grapes again?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Cricket! Look at the back legs. And I have to say, he is a cutie! I've never seen one of those. If there was a way for you to send him over to me and my bug-lovin' daughter, I'd make it happen... By the way, any time you need answers, there's a huge database at whatsthatbug.com. You can also write in requesting bug ID, although they can't get to them all. you get out of here. Don't come back. There's something wrong with you. ;););) (sorry, but if I have one fear - it's BUGS!!! I've worked on it. I like some, and I appreciate some. I try to let all out of the house and not kill them. BUT THREE INCHES??!!!) GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Rum could make this all go away, you know...just saying... Nope. Captain Morgan is not making this thread any better. I propose an amendment to the board rules. Thou shalt not post pictures of disgusting creatures thou findest in thy house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Awwwwww. This one is much more photogenic. Looks like a puppy with his oversized head. :blink: I don't think I will ever eat grapes again Cricket! Look at the back legs. And I have to say, he is a cutie! I've never seen one of those. If there was a way for you to send him over to me and my bug-lovin' daughter, I'd make it happen... By the way, any time you need answers, there's a huge database at whatsthatbug.com. You can also write in requesting bug ID, although they can't get to them all. Whats your address????? He is YOURS I think I just vomited in my mouth. What state do you live in? Wyoming? I can never live there. I can never visit. I'm scarred forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes and I want to go back to MICHIGAN!!!! We didn't have mutant bugs over there :confused: [shudder] Now why in the world did I open this thread? I'd probably take a swig if someone said, "Gross! Taste this!" :lol: I saw an episode of Night Gallery once where an earwig entered a man's ear during his sleep. It laid eggs in his brain, and mom and babies ate the man's brain and he went insane in the process. :scared: :001_huh: :crying: I don't need to ever sleep again right? I am sure you just made sure of it. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nope. Captain Morgan is not making this thread any better. I propose an amendment to the board rules. Thou shalt not post pictures of disgusting creatures thou findest in thy house. :lol: Shoot, I just wish I had some Parrot Bay so I could at least try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I propose an amendment to the board rules. Thou shalt not post pictures of disgusting creatures thou findest in thy house. to late :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yep Jerusalem Cricket AKA Potato Bug. Ugly "little" things. I found one on my back step earlier this year and had to go to FB for an answer! That's what we call them too. I haven't seen one in years but use to often as a child. When my aunt was a child she saw a leaf 'walking', she picked it up and ouch! There was a Potato Bug under the leaf and it bit her. She said it hurt like heck and her finger swelled pretty big:eek:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 you get out of here. Don't come back. There's something wrong with you :iagree: :blink: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I saw an episode of Night Gallery once where an earwig entered a man's ear during his sleep. It laid eggs in his brain, and mom and babies ate the man's brain and he went insane in the process. :scared: You know, this is why I hated the second Star Trek movie. And my stepdad played it EVERY DAY when I was seven! Nightmares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 :lol: Shoot, I just wish I had some Parrot Bay so I could at least try! Make sure you buy the gallon-sized bottle, because those two weak Rum-and-cokes just ain't erasing that nasty thing from my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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