Mosquito

A mosquito, likely a species of Culex pipiens or Aedes vexans, which are common types of mosquitoes found in various regions, including Minnesota.

by David Sollis Announcing your arrival In a high-pitch buzzing-tone. As a tactic for survival, You’re seldom on your own. Red lumps display where you have been Often felt, but rarely seen. But if I catch a glimpse of you, my little vampire chum, I’ll make sure you get what you’re due And crush you…

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Ode to the Mosquito: Poems of Humor, Buzz, and Bite

Mosquitoes in the garden.

Today’s Garden Words were featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. Words inspired by the garden are the sweetest, most beautiful words of all. Mosquitoes in the garden. August 20, 2020 As summer deepens, the season’s sweetness sometimes comes with a sting—or perhaps, a whine.…

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