 Plecia nearctica (Lovebug). | There are two species of lovebugs in North America. This one is Plecia nearctica. Adults feed on nectar. Copulating adults often form swarms. Females live approximately one week; males 2-3 days. This species has two generation in Florida that peak in April/May and August/September. P. americana appears only in Spring approximately 2-3 weeks before P. nearctica.
bug guide (these photos): http://bugguide.net/node/view/570738 UF: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in204 |
