Lovebug vs Blue Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lovebug | Blue Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plecia nearctica | Diamma bicolor |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Tiphiidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lovebug
A small black march fly famous for flying in mated pairs connected end to end for days. Massive swarms occur twice yearly in the southeastern United States, causing significant nuisance.
Did You Know?
Their acidic body chemistry can damage car paint if not washed off quickly, costing motorists millions annually.
Blue Ant
Despite its name, the Blue Ant is actually a wingless flower wasp, not an ant. Females are metallic blue-green with a powerful sting and are commonly seen running across the ground in search of mole cricket larvae.
Did You Know?
The wingless female resembles a large ant, while the smaller winged male looks like a completely different insect.