Robert Bonomi did say:

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WoodMangler wrote:
NOW You've gone too far!!! Our fine Florida state bird, the mosquito,
seldom carries West Nile or any other virus. Don't let a gross
exaggeration born of fear and ignorance ruin the reputation of an entire
species.
And Alligators?!?! And Piranha?!?! How come you're picking on Florida?

Excuse my ignorance, but what's an Errr? If it's slang for another Florida
species, well, that'll just seal it!!!

OF *COURSE* it is! The long-form name is the T-errr-til.
Cousin to the tortise.

I KNEW it!!! He's a Florida-phobe. Next thing you know he'll be bringing
up that silly voting thing...
It wasn't my fault.
Regards,
Chad