Fall in Wyoming Officially Begins With Hatch of the Arctic Mosquito
CASPER, WY - Autumn has arrived, not with crisp leaves or pumpkin spice, but with the itchy buzz of the Arctic Mosquito, Wyoming’s newest seasonal menace.
Larger than the common summer mosquito, this newly hatched species comes equipped with thick white fur, allowing it to thrive in Wyoming’s chilly fall and even survive light snow. Locals have already reported hearing what sounded like “tiny snowmobiles” outside their windows, only to find swarms of the furry insects circling porch lights.
Wyoming Conservation Services confirmed the hatch over the weekend. “They’re about the size of a quarter, covered in fur, and they bite through flannel like it’s nothing,” said spokesperson Darla Hansen. “On the bright side, they seem slower than their summer cousins, though when one latches on, it feels like being jabbed by a hypodermic needle dipped in peppermint schnapps.”
Officials advise residents to prepare for an extended mosquito season. Recommended precautions include mosquito nets, citronella candles, and, for ranchers, keeping calves inside during peak feeding hours. Pumpkin patches across the state are also expected to see increased activity, as the fur-covered pests are drawn to gourds “like moths to a jack-o’-lantern flame.”
Despite the nuisance, some Wyoming entrepreneurs are already seeing opportunity. A new product called Arctic Bug Beanies, tiny knitted hats for mosquitoes meant to distract them mid-flight sold out within hours in downtown Casper.
“It’s just nature’s way of saying, ‘Happy Fall, y’all,’” Hansen added grimly.
From: The Casper Planet
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