In fact, as far as people know, this insect hasn’t been spotted east of ... So, when I was young, before I realized I had bad eyes, the only thing I could see was like what’s right here.

Gelastocoris oculatus — also known as the toad bug for its “bulging eyes” that resemble a toad — was previously recorded in 38 states and three Canadian provinces, according to a May 2 ...

People usually contract the bug by being exposed to food or items ... viral haemorrhagic illness which causes bleeding from the eyes, ears and mouth. It is transmitted to humans from rodents ...