Gidgee bugs take over North West cattle stations

Samantha Campbell
Updated May 6 2019 - 10:28am, first published May 1 2019 - 3:25pm
YUMMY: Elsie Balmain from Carrum Station Julia Creek inspects the gidgee bugs up close. Photo supplied.
YUMMY: Elsie Balmain from Carrum Station Julia Creek inspects the gidgee bugs up close. Photo supplied.

Images capturing swarms of gidgee bugs across cattle stations in North West Queensland were posted to social media this week.

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Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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