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Love Bugs Threaten Georgia Traffic With Inflight Mating
AP reports love bugs Plecia nearctica swarm in south Georgia during May and September, cluttering windshields and risking overheating radiators. Glynn Griner of Thomas County Extension estimates worse conditions than in 3 4 years, while Ernie Purcell of Decatur County notes heavier concentrations this month. Entomologist Burton Evans explains mating in flight and short lifespans for males.
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South Georgia
Glynn Griner
Thomas County
Decatur County
Ernie Purcell
Burton R. Evans
Georgia Extension Service
Athens