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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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man we have um every year whats the big deal. there not alot but theres always some.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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I haven't seen them this far south. But we do have a plague of our own right now...actually get it twice a year

I HATES LOVEBUGS.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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EWWWW Lovebugs.... AKA American Cockroaches right?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Nope. They are sorta like fireflies....but they don't light up. They are called lovebugs because they mate in mid-air, and stay attached while flying. And they splat easilly on cars. If you commute, washing your car everyday is a habit.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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No. Love bugs are similar to Box Elder bugs.

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Old May 19, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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i havent heard that sound for a few summers... i dont feel its summer until ive heard one on a hot summer day!
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Old May 19, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Oops. Got palmetto bugs and lovebugs mixed up.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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We have Cicadas up here every year, although last summer it did seem like we had more of them then usaul :? Took one in the chest while doing 60 with the windshield folded down on the Jeep last year ouch
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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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better than it hittin yah square in the mouth eh?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I for one welcome our new insect over lords.
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