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re: What the heck are these Love Bugs?
Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:27 pm to SeeeeK
Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:27 pm to SeeeeK
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What i was told, was that these were either brought to USA(florida) or created at University of Florida to eat mosquito larvae.
Neither are true... just stowaways from central america who thrive in the south.
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Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:32 pm to WMTigerFAN
Lovebugs are God's message to Humankind that raunchy, public and marathon screw-sessions are not necessarily going to send you to Hell. I think it has more to do with how much noise you make during the screw-session because notice how quiet the Lovebugs are whilst screwing.
I gotta think that if you are loud and boisterous during the public screw-session that you are going to Hell.
I gotta think that if you are loud and boisterous during the public screw-session that you are going to Hell.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:39 pm to Alt26
What was worse on vehicles in the past were june bugs. There were big numbers of them, and they were large enough that you could hear them hitting your car like rain.
Haven't seen any lately.
Haven't seen any lately.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:52 pm to WMTigerFAN
We have burning man the love bugs have the annual early September frick fest.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 5:56 pm to Champagne
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Lovebugs are God's message to Humankind that raunchy, public and marathon screw-sessions are not necessarily going to send you to Hell.
I once dated a bipolar woman who would see the lovebugs, start thinking about what exactly they were doing, and fun things followed. Lovebug season was a glorious time that year for foshizzle.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 6:00 pm to foshizzle
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I once dated a bipolar woman
Good times i am sure.
Except, from my experience, the other half the time was pure hell on earth.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 6:00 pm to WMTigerFAN
Those bugs tore my car up coming through central landmass last week. Ran through two tanks of wiper fluid just trying to keep limited visibility through the windshield. Been a while since I remember being that bad.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 6:23 pm to SNAKERIVER
quote:No doubt they got some good BBQ while they were there.
I got to Eddies and the place was packed with everyone cleaning their cars just to see out of the windshield.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 6:56 pm to ksayetiger
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Good times i am sure. Except, from my experience, the other half the time was pure hell on earth.
Absolutely correct on both points.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 7:31 pm to WMTigerFAN
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Posted on 9/10/17 at 7:35 pm to WMTigerFAN
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I've been in Louisiana all my life and I'm pushing 59. Trust me when I say they're worse up here than in recent memory.
Wondered if the hurricane pushed them north.
They were up here this year well before the hurricane started.
They are the worst I've ever seen up here. An entomologist said in the paper that the ground moisture level and temperatures were perfect for them this year. Should be gone soon, but they were out in force today.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 7:54 pm to foshizzle
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I once dated a bipolar woman who would see the lovebugs, start thinking about what exactly they were doing, and fun things followed. Lovebug season was a glorious time that year for foshizzle.
She sounds fun!
Posted on 9/10/17 at 7:55 pm to WMTigerFAN
I collected tons of them when I drove through NeLa last week...then drove to the game this weekend and doubly loaded my truck.
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:26 pm to SeeeeK
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What i was told, was that these were either brought to USA(florida) or created at University of Florida to eat mosquito larvae.
Neither.
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they fly anywhere and everywhere, and love the heat from ur car engine. I hear they can damage the paint job on being smashed?
The remains on your car become acidic after being exposed to sunlight for some time. Otherwise the pH is neutral. They will do no immediate damage but can etch the paint after being on your car for a few days - if you car is outside where it is exposed to sunlight.
LINK
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:42 pm to BiggerBear
Put a slight coat of vasoline on area of the car where they hit and they will just wipe off
Been doing this for 30 years
Been doing this for 30 years
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:59 pm to WMTigerFAN
"Can you feel the love tonight?"
Posted on 9/11/17 at 9:45 am to Maurice tiger fan
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Put a slight coat of vasoline on area of the car where they hit and they will just wipe off
Been doing this for 30 years
Why bother? Seriously, all the precautionary measures and "secrets" for getting them off your car are hilarious. Love bugs are basically water soluble. Spray them down with a hose for about 5 minutes and they wipe off very easily. Spray down whatever doesn't come off the first time and it will wipe off too.
Posted on 9/11/17 at 9:51 am to WMTigerFAN
The lovebug (Plecia nearctica) 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, adult pairs remain coupled, even in flight, for up to several days.
The species was first described in 1940 by D. E. Hardy, but was seen in Louisiana as early as 1911.[4] At that time, he reported the incidence of lovebugs to be widespread, but most common in Texas, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, by the end of the 20th century the species had spread heavily to all areas bordering the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Georgia and South Carolina. L. A. Hetrick, writing in 1970, found the bug was also widespread in central and northern Florida and described its flights as reaching altitudes of 300 to 450 metres (980 to 1,480 ft) and extending several kilometers over the Gulf. In 2006, it was reported as far north as Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
Lovebugs' larvae feed on partially decayed vegetation in the landscape and, in this respect, are beneficial to humans. Adults primarily feed on nectar from various plants, particularly sweet clover, goldenrod, and Brazilian pepper
The species was first described in 1940 by D. E. Hardy, but was seen in Louisiana as early as 1911.[4] At that time, he reported the incidence of lovebugs to be widespread, but most common in Texas, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, by the end of the 20th century the species had spread heavily to all areas bordering the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Georgia and South Carolina. L. A. Hetrick, writing in 1970, found the bug was also widespread in central and northern Florida and described its flights as reaching altitudes of 300 to 450 metres (980 to 1,480 ft) and extending several kilometers over the Gulf. In 2006, it was reported as far north as Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
Lovebugs' larvae feed on partially decayed vegetation in the landscape and, in this respect, are beneficial to humans. Adults primarily feed on nectar from various plants, particularly sweet clover, goldenrod, and Brazilian pepper
Posted on 9/11/17 at 10:01 am to WMTigerFAN
They live to bone, and be hit by car windshields
Posted on 9/11/17 at 10:12 am to BigDroop
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It's never been as bad in North LA as it is this year. It's like a normal year for South LA and they aren't used to it
Drove to Ruston two weeks ago. I've never seen my vehicle covered in that many love bugs before. It seriously hindered visibility
Immediately took the vehicle to Geaux Clean carwash and had the attendant saturate the vehicle in the bug spray prewash before entering. It cleared every one of the frickes.
This is not my vehicle but the coverage of bugs is very similar to what I experienced
This post was edited on 9/11/17 at 10:14 am
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