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You might notice the small black flies with a red dot that swarm in pairs becoming more prevalent in the Tamp Bay area — yes, it's lovebug season.

The species is formally called the Plecia nearctica Hardy, but lovebug for simpler reasons gets its name from their in-flight mating. They're a nuisance pest, and while they're not destructive or dangerous, they can become annoying when they accumulate in large numbers.

These pesky insects aren't all that bad, but they're pretty unavoidable if you live along the Gulf Coast. Male-female pairs are abundantly common every April through May in Florida. Stick with us while we break down some myths and facts about the seasonal insect that flies in pairs.