Facts about the Lovebugs

Facts about the Lovebugs

Lovebug flights can number in the hundreds of thousands. Two major flights occur each year, first in late spring, then again in late summer. The spring flight occurs during late April and May, the summer during late August and September. Flights extend over periods of four to five weeks.

Lovebugs reputation as a public nuisance is due not to its bite or sting (as it is not capable of either), but to its slightly acidic body chemistry.

The male and female attach themselves at the rear of the abdomen and remain that way at all times, even in flight. In fact, after mating, the male dies and is dragged around by the female until she lays her eggs.

The Love bug is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, telephonebug, kissybug or double-headedbug.