Hey Florida... WHAT are these BUGS???

[KennyV]

My brother and his family are at Cape Canaveral, boarding a cruise ...
They say there are millions of these bugs, flies ... Everywhere... What are they??? :smile:KennyV

 

[Ric]

My brother and his family are at Cape Canaveral, boarding a cruise ...
They say there are millions of these bugs, flies ... Everywhere... What are they??? :smile:KennyV

You mean you really don't know, I thought you knew everything Kenny.:laughing:

FYI They are called LOVEBUGS
They luv gas fumes that's why cars have so much trouble on the HWYS and they also luv someone who runs a BR 500 Blower
If you look at the picture you can see they are clearly mating.

The lovebug, Plecia nearctica, is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug or double-headedbug. The adult is a small, flying insect common to parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast. During and after mating, adult pairs remain coupled, even in flight, for up to several days.
Love bugs come out twice a year, during April and May and again in August and September. Some places in Florida will also see them a third time, in December. They're completely harmless







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[RobertBrown]

View attachment 1986You mean you really don't know, I thought you knew everything Kenny.:laughing:

FYI They are called LOVEBUGS
They luv gas fumes that's why cars have so much trouble on the HWYS and they also luv someone who runs a BR 500 Blower
If you look at the picture you can see they are clearly mating.

The lovebug, Plecia nearctica, is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug or double-headedbug. The adult is a small, flying insect common to parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug#cite_note-denmark-0 During and after mating, adult pairs remain coupled, even in flight, for up to several days


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Yep He's absolutely right, everybody here knows about love bugs. They come around in the spring and summer for a few weeks. Thick as flies on a bulls a$$.
They can damage the finish on your car if left in place, although most clear coats will withstand the acid or alkaline.
They will also swarm around wet paint, and electrical fields which can be very annoying.

 

[Sprinkler Buddy]

They love the color white too!

 

[jmurray01]

My brother and his family are at Cape Canaveral, boarding a cruise ...
They say there are millions of these bugs, flies ... Everywhere... What are they??? :smile:KennyV

I'm sure there is a programme you could watch on a health channel that would explain it to you :laughing:

 

[Mini Motors]

"They're totally harmless".



Unless you are a radiator. I had these same questions when I first saw them. I was told by a local that you'd better keep your radiator clean and/or cover it with screen.

 

[KennyV]

Thanks ... I found this. The LoveBug Guide - History, Myth, and Remedies - Sarasota Florida Area Guide
Interesting bug... I've never seen them... Looks like they could make motorcycle travel very unforgettable... :smile:KennyV