Here in central and east Texas we are having one of our sporadic outbreaks of what are referred to as "lovebugs". Not being a native of the region, I assume that name arises from the fact that mating pairs fly around coupled together as they exchange genetic material in what counts for sex among insects.
On the upside, they don't bite or sting, don't move very fast, and are considered beneficial insects. On the downside, there must be trillions of them flying around.
I made the mistake of going for a ride yesterday. Below is a photo of my headlight protector after about an hour of riding. They splatter everywhere, even on the back side of my windscreen. The smell of lovebugs grilling on hot exhaust pipes can put even me off my feed. My radiators collected another few kilograms the things.
You can't beat the open road!
Cheers, Ken
On the upside, they don't bite or sting, don't move very fast, and are considered beneficial insects. On the downside, there must be trillions of them flying around.
I made the mistake of going for a ride yesterday. Below is a photo of my headlight protector after about an hour of riding. They splatter everywhere, even on the back side of my windscreen. The smell of lovebugs grilling on hot exhaust pipes can put even me off my feed. My radiators collected another few kilograms the things.
You can't beat the open road!
Cheers, Ken