Love Bug
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Love Bug 114

Love Bug

SPECULATED

Plecia nearctica

Small black flies that travel paired in immense swarms, infamous for ruining Leonida car paint.

The Love Bug emerges twice annually in Leonida, in massive mating swarms that coat every vehicle traveling at highway speeds. Their acidic body fluids can permanently etch automotive paint, making Love Bug season a significant annoyance for every Leonida driver.

SOURCE: Speculated - iconic Florida nuisance insect

FIELD GUIDE

Species
Plecia nearctica
Habitat
Urban
Behavior
Passive
Weight
0.0001 lb
Danger Level
Huntable
No

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