Lovebug Stats!

 

Lovebug or March Fly:

the scientific name, Plecia nearctica. The common name "lovebug" has been given to these black colored, orange-backed flies because they are most often seen flying around in mating pairs. Female lovebugs lay 100-300 eggs. The immatures or larval stages of lovebugs develop in moist habitats high in organic matter (typically dead leaves and grass) such as roadside ditches, bayous and swampy areas. Immature stages are quite harmless and actually serve as one of nature's decomposers by recycling organic matter. The adults aid in the pollination process by feeding on the nectar and pollen of flowers. The March fly is considered a beneficial insect for your garden.