Penn State Scientist Stumbles Upon Jurassic-Era Bug At Walmart
A large lacewing fly picked up by a Penn State scientist has turned out to be a historic find after inspection revealed the insect to be a Jurassic-era bug.
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A large lacewing fly picked up by a Penn State scientist has turned out to be a historic find after inspection revealed the insect to be a Jurassic-era bug.
The giant bug was found during a trip to Walmart in 2012: "I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home...and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade."
Can you imagine walking into Walmart and seeing a huge insect on the outside wall of the store? I don't know what you would do but I'd definitely call someone with a big fly swatter. So, it's a good thing I didn't see this insect and a guy named Michael Skvarla did.
The rediscovery of the giant lacewing at the Fayetteville Walmart made it the first record of the species in Arkansas.
The sting of the caterpillar causes severe pain that radiates throughout the body.