This critter comes but once a year
Flies through the June air to cause a little fear
My friend came to visit
Asked "What kind of bird is it"
With a great big chuckle
I had quite a laugh
For it's not a bird that flies in the air
But a great big Paloverde Bug looking to have an affair
She screams to him from the roots of the tree
Over here, over here, come see me
Happy to oblige cause when he's done
He can go in search of another one
Sep 6, 2014
Sep 6, 2014 at 6:33 PM UTC
This critter comes but once a year
Flies through the June air to cause a little fear
My friend came to visit
Asked "What kind of bird is it"
With a great big chuckle
I had quite a laugh
For it's not a bird that flies in the air
But a great big Paloverde Bug looking to have an affair
She screams to him from the roots of the tree
Over here, over here, come see me
Happy to oblige cause when he's done
He can go in search of another one
The Paloverde bug comes out in June once a year for the whole month. The males fly and the females stay at the roots of the trees. Once the eggs are hatched they usually feed on the roots of the tree and destroy it. The bugs tend to be at least 3 inches long or more. :(
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