What the heck was that?

[Zaxxs]

Last week we got in our 2017 1500 at about 9:00 AM and drove North to our cabin in Battle Lake, MN (about a 3 hour drive). When I got out of the truck I noticed the LARGEST bug splat I have ever seen. It had to be the size of a golf ball, with yellow guts.

Anyone have any idea what that might have been?

No signs of feathers or fir, so I don't think it was a mammal.

It must be pretty tasty because the next day it was all covered with ants and other bugs slurping it up..

 

[Jerrybob]

It was reported a midget was hit in your area recently.......LOL!!!!

 

[Farmer Fran]

Cicada

 

[KKBB]

Mosquitoe, they make them pretty big up there and in Canada...hahahaha

 

[NJMOPAR]

Egg throwing Hobbits

 

[Zaxxs]

Maybe it was a mosquito, carrying a midget, with eggs in their pocket.

 

[GTyankee]

The Giant Water Bug is the biggest bug in Minnesota -- a full 2-inches long and about 1-inch wide. This creature is in the insect order known as Hemiptera, or the "true" bugs.

Minnesota's Giant Water Bug, is likely what was on your bumper

read this, image included

Toe-Biter - What's That Bug?

Big Scary Beetle!! Location: Minnesota August 6, 2011 8:04 am We were out looking at a car last night, and saw this big ugly bug on the lot. It flies. And has freakishly large pincers/legs. WHAT IS THIS THING?? Signature: Austen Hi Austen, We hope you picked out a nice fuel efficient vehicle...

www.whatsthatbug.com

 

[Zaxxs]

Ok, that sounds much more plausible than the other suggestions . we will go with a giant water bug...

Thanks