Summary
Twice a year, lovebugs appear in enormous numbers, often flying around in joined pairs that drift through the air together. Deep Look explains the seasonal swarms that surprise so many people.
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Discussion questions
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Lovebugs hatch in huge seasonal broods, so for a few weeks they seem to be everywhere. Their young grow in damp soil eating decaying plants, which helps recycle nutrients. Understanding their timing explains why the swarms come and go.
- Why do lovebugs suddenly seem to be everywhere at certain times?
- How do young lovebugs help the soil?
- Why do the big swarms only last for a few weeks?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: swarm, brood, season, recycle.
Try it: Draw a calendar marking two lovebug seasons. Write why they appear in such big numbers at those times.