Scavenger trait gives bonus evolution points to spend on other upgrades. Flying is strong on carapace centric builds. Makes sense.

When I was a kid, my uncle would tie a sewing threads on the rear legs of a cockroach. Then throw it in the air and it would become a morbid balloon. I would often pull too hard and rip it's legs out.

The 80s were weird.

disturbing my peace

Come to Florida and meet the Palmetto Bugs. First time I encountered one in the dark I thought it was a bat.

to increase their nightmarish quality

so they can kiss u

The insect apocalypse is by far the most ominous sign in my lifetime, but if I never again see a mating swarm of palmetto bugs, a cloud of them flying, it will be too soon.

Once we were at a Mexican restaurant and in the booth behind us were some students from somewhere else. They were talking about the palmetto bugs and one said, well at least they don't fly. And I turned around and said, "oh no, I regret I have some very bad news for you."

Those fuckers don't even run or fly away, they come AT you. My mom said they like to try to squeeze into small spaces, don't like being out in the open and see you as a safe place not a threat. I have a fear of them that is way beyond reason.

They've got places to go.

because they don't know their words

It seems like only the really really big ones take flight

Because without wings, they wouldn't be able to freak you out as much.

Without the ability to fly they wouldn't be God's most perfect creation

They are actually very closely related to mantids! And if you ever see one take off you'll see it.

Earwigs can fly too....

Oh God they've weaponized them. Why am I consigned to this timeline?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cockroach-spying-research-germany-60-minutes/