There are times when I’m grateful for my forgetfulness.
I left my camera in the glove box the other day, and kept meaning to go get it (I don’t like to leave it in the car), but was distracted each time I thought of it.
So yesterday, when I pulled into the local shops car park and saw, “The Bug Guy”, I paused and then smiled as I reached for my camera.
The last time I saw this guy at the shop, I had no camera with me, so the opportunity went begging.
Not this time.
He was already somewhere in the store when I hurriedly dashed through the turnstile, grabbing a basket and pulling my camera out of my pocket.
With neither grace nor subtlety, I lurched from aisle to aisle, staring intently down each one.
Now, the way I excitedly stalked the man in the little black hat, you’d think I was five, not fifty.
I bailed him up in the bread section.
The slightly manic look in my eyes had him stepping back a pace or two.
What’s the reason for my behaviour, you ask? Aside from the fact that I’m an oddball, and unusual things tickle my fancy?
This...
(you can click on the photos for a closer look)
He walks around with live massive insects clinging to him!
These seem a lot like the garden variety stick insects, only much, much larger. Aren't they lovely?
They're commonly known as Children's Stick Insect or, Yellow Winged Spectre. Cool.
When they feel threatened by a predator, they will attempt to bluff it by displaying the "eye blotches" on their wings.
Delicate and beautiful.
Although, I have to admit that I was just a little bit disappointed, as the last time I met him, his companions were these little guys...
Spiny Leaf Insects.
And, they have the cutest faces - like little aliens :)
The Bug Man, aka Alan, takes his "bugs" to festivals and
generally out and about, to inform and educate children and adults about some of our weird and wonderful insects.
Be fascinated, not afraid. Respect.
And no, none of his friends ever leap off him and end up in the mixed lettuce bins in the fruit & veg section.
He always leaves with the same number of critters he goes in with :)
Snakes, bugs, birds, animals… they all interest me. Everything has its place on this earth, and are so fascinating to meet and learn about.
Be fascinated, not afraid. Respect.
And no, none of his friends ever leap off him and end up in the mixed lettuce bins in the fruit & veg section.
He always leaves with the same number of critters he goes in with :)
Snakes, bugs, birds, animals… they all interest me. Everything has its place on this earth, and are so fascinating to meet and learn about.
♥