LOVE BUGS (Plecia nearctica)/Flower by Larry Linton

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25-SEP-2007	Larry Linton

LOVE BUGS (Plecia nearctica)/Flower

Myakka River State Park - Sarasota, Florida

Seen above sipping nectar from a flower, Love Bugs were introduced from South America, and were first recorded in Texas in the 1940's. The female is larger than the male, and typically drags him around after her. After mating and laying 150-600 eggs, the female soon dies. Her lifespan is about 3 or 4 days.

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/25s f/13.0 at 100.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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John Doucet		10-Jan-2009 00:34
Larry: I am writing a brief article for a nonprofit organization here in lafourche parish, Louisiana, and I'd like yo use your terrific lovebug photo for it. Please let us know hat is required for permission. Thanks.

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