I kept seeing pillbugs (roly poly) that were a very pretty purple color. I finally googled it and the poor things are infected with a virus called iridovirus. It’s fatal.
I don’t mind pillbugs; they work hard in my compost pile and I appreciate their service. So while these purple guys are lovely, I’m kind of sad for them. I know that’s strange…I cannot explain my affection for the bugs these days.
I can’t seem to get a good picture of the purple bugs. By the time I run in for my camera, they’ve disappeared, probably off to die. But here’s a good pic:
http://insektenfotos.de/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10324&thumbnail=1
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June 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
HI Juli,
Great pictures. Poor buggies.
I have news about CH,III . Are you getting my e-mails?
We have had three hailstorms, no tornadoes this year (yet). My garden is toast.
Mary (in the Fort)
June 27th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hey Mary! I’m delighted to see you here. In all the craziness I forgot to renew this domain, but got it back. One more thing I like about Go Daddy, they don’t try and hose you if you goof up like that.
Did the hail do a number on your garden?
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