Lovebug

Natural Habitat

Grassy areas, roadside verges, and lawns with damp, decaying organic matter

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on plant nectar; larvae feed on decomposing vegetation and organic matter

Behavior Patterns

Characterized by massive 'swarms' during late spring and late summer; mating pairs remain attached at the abdomen for several days even while flying

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting, but their acidic bodies can damage car paint if not washed off swarms; larvae are beneficial as decomposers of organic matter

Identified on: 4/29/2026