Common Lovebug
Plecia nearctica
Adult Common Lovebugs occur around open fields, roadsides, and other warm, humid habitats in the southeastern United States. They feed on nectar and other sugary liquids, while their larvae develop in decaying vegetation. Adults are well known for flying in joined mating pairs, sometimes forming conspicuous seasonal clouds.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Common Lovebug