After "fixing" the haze area - I've been encountering Infected Ladybugs, along with accompanying infected gnats, larva and mites in unexpected areas, These Ladybugs are often in pairs.  Ran into a group on the far side of the pond (in the dry grass area between the stink bugs and the pond net). Also have a pair rampaging under the picnic table right now with much destroyed grass. Not sure if this is intended, or a glitch ... not a big problem, just making note.

Playing on X-Box

it is intended. turning off the haze causes the infected insects and fungus to spread. i saw a video that show fungal growth under the tree where the wolf spiders live. it's probably going to be part of the story as i think the scientist that created the infected fungus cracked the haze cannister to keep his mistake from spreading. in a later update we may find a way to out right cure the infection. 

Edited October 31, 20214 yr by Johnny Wirick

Ah-ha! Thanks for the info. -- was wondering if it was something like that ... unintended consequences!

But at least I can now find my way out of that dang larvae-infested ditch with exploding fungi! What fun!

Gonna refer to the haze as Corona from now on 😬😁