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Love bugs
by: John Campbell

In Florida where they are very prolific we call them "love bugs" I believe they are the same. Can ruin a cars finish if not removed post haste.
Yellow-collared scape moths
by: Moni

Paul
You did indeed find these yellow-collared scape moths mating. They look similar to the Virginia ctenucha moths, but have narrower and blacker wings and slightly different coloration around the head and thorax.
The adults are commonly seen in the fall feeding on flowers of many plants, especially goldenrod. They are also attracted to lights at night.
The larva of this moth feeds on grasses, lichens, spike-rushes

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