Giant Insect Invades Germany!

September 30th, 2006

Chris pointed out a discovery by eagle-eyed Google Maps users, who have spotted a 50-meter-long insect roaming the German countryside.

Slashdot contributor kdawson clarifies that a moderator at a Keyhole forum has ID’ed the bug as a thrips, about 1mm long, squished under a glass plate during scanning.

Google Map Capture of the Bug



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