Associated Press – A routine wildlife survey taken at McLaren Park today discovered a rare and dangerous breed of butterfly.  Local scientists are baffled as to this creature’s avoiding detection in such an urban area for so long.  Local residents who often use the park have long told tale of the creature, who was rumored to be to blame for the disappearance of several small pugs and poodles over the last calendar year.

All of McLaren park has been cordoned off for the public’s own saftey, as mothra lepidopteran is known to be posinous and particularly aggressive towards trail users of all types.  The exact whereabouts of these animals is unknown, and helicopters have been scouring the area.  In order to warn residents, this multi-lingual video warning has just recently been issued by Phil Ginsburg of SFRPD



“I sincerely hope that the resources of our fair city are enough to cope with a natural menace of this level.  Perhaps the mission blues will unite in their desire to be the most known lepidoptera of the area.” Said Mr. Ginsburg in an official statement.

Naturally, due to the natural threat this group of animals represents, the McLaren Bike Park is on hold until further notice.  SF Urban Rides members could not be reached for comment, though Board Member Tom Borden’s voicemail referenced a search for pedal powered bugspray.  Perhaps there is hope after all.