Love bugs discovered to have hallucinogenic properties.

Posted by Nancy Desmend on May 30th, 2007

The Love Bug, scientific name Plecia nearctica.
While the Love Bug is more commonly known for the havoc it wreaks on speeding motorist, recently scientists have discovered that these pesky little insects may be the new gateway drug. The discovery was made by Dr. Wendy Thorton, head of research for the Oxford Medical Sciences division. At a press release last week, Dr. Thorton stated that, “The hallucinations are caused by a toxin found in the reproductive organs of the female insect.”

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