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Plecia nearctica

Photo by pevans01
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Description:

Small black flying bug with orange area directly behind head. It is attached to mate at rear end even during flight.

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kizzay
Ah, nostalgia! I'm a native Floridian and I must say I don't miss having to wash these buggers off my car during mating season. :)
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PublishedMay 6, 2014

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