Mating male and female Phidippus clarus jumping spiders from from Big Prairie, Ocala National Forest, Marion County, Florida, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Scientists make “frankensquitos” to test vampire jumping spiders.
When did reality become a mad house? Did I miss the “Last Exit Before Insanity” turn off? Now all we need is to remix this title with some political news and really let the fun begin.
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#1 by Life With The Top Down on June 8, 2012 - 5:36 pm
A FOREST of FRANENSQUITOS? Looks like I’ll be going for the EXTRA LARGE citronella candle this year.
#2 by Christopher Maloney, Naturopathic Doctor on June 10, 2012 - 1:43 am
Or seed the trees with vampire spiders. Oh, maybe that wouldn’t be a good idea.