September 4, 2022

We are known as Common Lovebugs

Sometimes you see us on the highway in a huge cloud

And sometimes you see just two of us entwined

We tried telling this other guy "three's a crowd".

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG068

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

October 25, 2021

We are Common Lovebugs

You find us smooshed on your windshield when you go to get groceries

The females are larger and heavier than males

Due to the size of their ovaries.

Location: WW Ranch Road, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Sebastian

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/lovebug.HTM

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson