The evolution of my face, over several days, under the influence of many dozens (possibly hundreds) of Simuliidae bites. I reckon I got off lucky, insofar as these creatures can kill horses and, I shit you not, mules.



What I ordinarily look like, for reference:

September 11, 2023 at 3:57 am
Omg! What happened?? Natural botox??
September 11, 2023 at 8:49 am
That does not look comfortable, brother. Hope you’re recovering quickly.
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September 11, 2023 at 9:16 am
Black flies.