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Saying

Oh Johnny Doodlebug,
Come up and I'll give you a bushel of corn!
 

Submitter comment:

We were told that if we find a cone-shaped pit under rock ledges and said these lines, that the insect would climb out and show itself.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music

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