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The love bug is a species of march fly found in parts of Central America and the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast. It is also known as the honeymoon fly or double-headed bug. During and after mating, matured pairs remain together, even in flight, for up to several days.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 2, 2024. Captured Sep 9, 2022 18:55 in 19413 Oberly Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32833, USA.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 55mm