On 7 May 2004 11:04:39 GMT, dogsnus wrote:

Yet another new behavior from the former western crew gone southern.
Last night I went out on the deck with all 3 dogs and the backyard
was filled with green lights from the lightening bugs. This is
something I've only heard and read about myself but until now,
have never seen.It is totally AWESOME,and beautiful.

The dogs also noticed them. They were following the green glows
all over the backyard,stopping occasionally to sniff one when
it was on the grass,other times running around with their
heads in the air to follow them only to stop and look confused
when the light disappeared.This could have gone on all night,
as they protested somewhat when I made them come inside.

What a hoot!


My aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once.

On 7 May 2004 11:04:39 GMT, dogsnus wrote:

Yet another new behavior from the former western crew gone southern.
Last night I went out on the deck with all 3 dogs and the backyard
was filled with green lights from the lightening bugs. This is
something I've only heard and read about myself but until now,
have never seen.It is totally AWESOME,and beautiful.

The dogs also noticed them. They were following the green glows
all over the backyard,stopping occasionally to sniff one when
it was on the grass,other times running around with their
heads in the air to follow them only to stop and look confused
when the light disappeared.This could have gone on all night,
as they protested somewhat when I made them come inside.

What a hoot!


My aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once.

On 8 May 2004 11:47:51 GMT, dogsnus wrote:

Theresa Willis wrote in
:

They were following the green glows
all over the backyard,stopping occasionally to sniff one when
it was on the grass,other times running around with their
heads in the air to follow them only to stop and look confused
when the light disappeared.This could have gone on all night,
as they protested somewhat when I made them come inside.



My aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once.


Are they nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just
snuffling them and not chowing down.

Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.

On 8 May 2004 11:47:51 GMT, dogsnus wrote:

Theresa Willis wrote in
:

They were following the green glows
all over the backyard,stopping occasionally to sniff one when
it was on the grass,other times running around with their
heads in the air to follow them only to stop and look confused
when the light disappeared.This could have gone on all night,
as they protested somewhat when I made them come inside.



My aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once.


Are they nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just
snuffling them and not chowing down.

Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.

On 8 May 2004 11:47:51 GMT, dogsnus wrote:

Theresa Willis wrote in
:

They were following the green glows
all over the backyard,stopping occasionally to sniff one when
it was on the grass,other times running around with their
heads in the air to follow them only to stop and look confused
when the light disappeared.This could have gone on all night,
as they protested somewhat when I made them come inside.



My aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once.


Are they nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just
snuffling them and not chowing down.

Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.

Theresa Willis wrote: On 8 May 2004 11:47:51
GMT, dogsnus wrote:

aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once. Are they
nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just snuffling them and
not chowing down. Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.


I know that for many reptiles, lightning bugs aren't just nasty tasting,
they are toxic. Reptiles are really sensitive to things that are toxic,
like pesticides/herbicides. But I do remember reading that lightening
bugs aren't very safe for dogs, either. So I just generally discourage my
bug-hunter from going after them.

natalie


--

The turtle lives twixt plated decks
Which practically conceal its sex.
I think it clever of the turtle
In such a fix to be so fertile.
---Ogden Nash

Theresa Willis wrote: On 8 May 2004 11:47:51
GMT, dogsnus wrote:

aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once. Are they
nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just snuffling them and
not chowing down. Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.


I know that for many reptiles, lightning bugs aren't just nasty tasting,
they are toxic. Reptiles are really sensitive to things that are toxic,
like pesticides/herbicides. But I do remember reading that lightening
bugs aren't very safe for dogs, either. So I just generally discourage my
bug-hunter from going after them.

natalie


--

The turtle lives twixt plated decks
Which practically conceal its sex.
I think it clever of the turtle
In such a fix to be so fertile.
---Ogden Nash

Theresa Willis wrote: On 8 May 2004 11:47:51
GMT, dogsnus wrote:

aunt says that a dog will eat a lightening bug... once. Are they
nasty tasting? That would explain why they're just snuffling them and
not chowing down. Apparently. I think it might be the phosphorus.


I know that for many reptiles, lightning bugs aren't just nasty tasting,
they are toxic. Reptiles are really sensitive to things that are toxic,
like pesticides/herbicides. But I do remember reading that lightening
bugs aren't very safe for dogs, either. So I just generally discourage my
bug-hunter from going after them.

natalie


--

The turtle lives twixt plated decks
Which practically conceal its sex.
I think it clever of the turtle
In such a fix to be so fertile.
---Ogden Nash

Last night I went out on the deck with all 3 dogs and the backyard
was filled with green lights from the lightening bugs.

Terri,
I know you say the yard was "filled" lightening bugs, but as a native
Louisianian let me tell you that they are NOTHING like they were when I was a
kid. They quite literally filled the yard, so thick that we would run around
and catch them with our hands. We would put them in a jar and use them as a
light in our tent. Or smear them on the sids to make them glow.

I rarely see more than a few at a time now, and it is my guess that pesticides
are the reason for the decline. I do remember the misquito truck fogging our
neighborhood way back then, though, and I wager the pesticides they used in the
olden days were harsher.

But for whatever reason, thre are fewer now. They truly are a species I would
miss if we did manage to kill them all off.

[Have you seen phosphorescent waves yet?]

See ya' SOON!!


Susan Fraser, owned and trained by
BeBop a Lu SheBop SH, Shamma Lamma Ding Dong MH,
Semper Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, and Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/chinchuba/AuH2OK9s/

Last night I went out on the deck with all 3 dogs and the backyard
was filled with green lights from the lightening bugs.

Terri,
I know you say the yard was "filled" lightening bugs, but as a native
Louisianian let me tell you that they are NOTHING like they were when I was a
kid. They quite literally filled the yard, so thick that we would run around
and catch them with our hands. We would put them in a jar and use them as a
light in our tent. Or smear them on the sids to make them glow.

I rarely see more than a few at a time now, and it is my guess that pesticides
are the reason for the decline. I do remember the misquito truck fogging our
neighborhood way back then, though, and I wager the pesticides they used in the
olden days were harsher.

But for whatever reason, thre are fewer now. They truly are a species I would
miss if we did manage to kill them all off.

[Have you seen phosphorescent waves yet?]

See ya' SOON!!


Susan Fraser, owned and trained by
BeBop a Lu SheBop SH, Shamma Lamma Ding Dong MH,
Semper Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, and Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/chinchuba/AuH2OK9s/