Frog Applause by Teresa Burritt for October 29, 2010

Hippo nosed long p@nnis?

I remember when The Dog Fly was all about straight up gangsta rap. That was before he sold out.

Is there a cat fly?

I like your outfit, Teresa. Please continue reading; we won’t bother you (much).

It is so wonderful that there may be reason to be hopeful that a cure can be found (and a naturopathic one to boot) for the unfortunate condition that afflicts that poor Mr. nighthawks.

I prefer those that suck rather than bite.

Speaking of biting, today’s FF Threefer has me sharpening my fangs.

longipennis is a fairly common species name; it means ‘long-winged’ in Latin

So what’s a tudinis?

Mighty fine Fishnet Friday this week!

Oh you eveil temptress, posting that cinnamon roll picture.

Is this a guest appearance from the Fusco Brothers?

And never forget that Hippobosca longipennis is an intermediate host for Dipetalonema dracunculoides, a filarial parasite of dogs and hyenas. OK?

(Jeez, Kenny, we’re talking serious insect stuff here and you’re thinking about sex?)