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Florida Lovebugs

Plecia nearctica

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Meritt island

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Lovebug

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Comments (3)
HemaShah
http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/28/floridas-love-bugs-fact-or-fiction/
HemaShah
What a perfect name for them. They seemed to be in love!! Thnx Rosa Maria!!
Rosa Maria
Those are lovebugs. I'm not sure of the scientific name. I read that there are two species of them in Florida. Here's a link to read up on them: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg068. :)

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