to increase their nightmarish quality

The insect apocalypse is by far the most ominous sign in my lifetime, but if I never again see a mating swarm of palmetto bugs, a cloud of them flying, it will be too soon.

Once we were at a Mexican restaurant and in the booth behind us were some students from somewhere else. They were talking about the palmetto bugs and one said, well at least they don't fly. And I turned around and said, "oh no, I regret I have some very bad news for you."

Those fuckers don't even run or fly away, they come AT you. My mom said they like to try to squeeze into small spaces, don't like being out in the open and see you as a safe place not a threat. I have a fear of them that is way beyond reason.

They've got places to go.

When I was a kid, my uncle would tie a sewing threads on the rear legs of a cockroach. Then throw it in the air and it would become a morbid balloon. I would often pull too hard and rip it's legs out.

The 80s were weird.

To remind you that you’re not as tough as you think you are.

Edit: why is that one on a leash?

Scavenger trait gives bonus evolution points to spend on other upgrades. Flying is strong on carapace centric builds. Makes sense.

Come to Florida and meet the Palmetto Bugs. First time I encountered one in the dark I thought it was a bat.

so they can kiss u

disturbing my peace

It seems like only the really really big ones take flight

because they don't know their words

To prove the is no god.

Checkmate, theists.

They are actually very closely related to mantids! And if you ever see one take off you'll see it.

Earwigs can fly too....