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Lovebug

Plecia nearctica

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have a black body with a reddish-orange thorax.

Habitat:

I was at my nephew's birthday party at this farm thing and lovebugs were everywhere, including the spoons we were using to eat his cake with.

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Comments (2)
AshleyT
Funny how I know exactly what you mean because that happened to me growing up too! They were literally everywhere, luckily they don't bite!
EmilyMarino
Growing up in Florida, I can't tell you how many of these little guys I accidentally ate or inhaled over the years. (So this picture cracks me up!) Despite them being seen as pests, I've always had an affinity for them!

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PublishedMay 23, 2013

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