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Love bugs were introduced to Florida in the 1940s to help control pests in sugarcane fields, but they ended up spreading throughout the state due to favorable environmental conditions.

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When are love bugs in Florida?

Late April through early May and September.


What do you call those bugs that stick their butts together?

Love bugs, or Plecia nearctica, are bugs that are native to Florida. They fly while mating, which gives them the appearance that they have two heads.


What is the origin of love bugs and their connection to the University of Florida?

Love bugs, scientifically known as Plecia nearctica, are believed to have originated in Central America and migrated to the southeastern United States. The connection to the University of Florida is that they were first documented in the state in the 1940s by researchers at the university.


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Love bugs, scientifically known as Plecia nearctica, are believed to have originated in Central America and migrated to the southeastern United States. They were first reported in Florida in the 1940s and have since spread to other states in the region.


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When were the bed bugs introduced?

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What bugs can pinch?

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Who introduced the Florida panther?

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Do love bugs eat mosquitoes?

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Are love bugs real bugs?

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