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Lovebugs on Simpson's Stopper

The lovebug is a species of march fly found in parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast. Localized lovebug flights can number in the millions. Male/female pairs (joined tail-to-tail) will hover in the air, drifting slowly. Two major flights occur each year; the spring flight occurs during late April and May, and the summer flight occurs during late August and September. Flights extend over periods of four to five weeks. Mating takes place almost immediately after emergence of the females. Adult females live only three to four days, while males live a little longer. They have to stick to each other at all times.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug

 

Simpson's stopper is a Florida native that provides your landscape with springtime flowering, colorful berries, and evergreen leaves.

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Uploaded on September 5, 2023
Taken on May 8, 2021