A Face Only Mothra Could Love

The PBS special “The Beauty of Ugly” profiles the ‘ugliest’ creatures on earth. While being captivating on the can’t-stop-watching-the-train-wreck-level,

From East Elementary, Anadarko Oklahoma

 We have to stop and consider the fact that perhaps these animals were not having a good hair day. Or perhaps these insects are from the outer fringe of the bug world, the ones that got away having been the really really handsome candidates.  

There’s an interesting segment of the show profiling Oklahoma’s Microscopy Society to raise awareness of microscopy techniques and promote science interest within the school systems. They have been featuring  an annual  Ugly Bug Contest  since the program’s inception in 1997.

Mostly I find insects to be a source of great amusement, not to mention the reaction most humans have to them.

I probably spend too much time wondering about them while I’m gardening, and if a Praying Mantis wanders along, I will put down my shovel and marvel at it until it goes home or the sun sets.

I do have a limit to how much consideration I can afford them, before I get too skeeved out. But mostly I get quite a kick out of them. They are very curious, and durable little creatures, with greater import and intent than we give them credit for.

Check out this year’s contestants for the most Ugly Bug Contest!

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