genus

Lovebugs

Plecia

Field notes

Plecia is a genus of March flies (Bibionidae) comprising many species, both extant and fossilised. Several species of this genus are commonly known as "lovebugs" due to their behavior of flying around coupled together while mating.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Most observed native lovebugs All

Native to the US, by observations.