With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the talk of lovebugs has returned. Many East Texas residents are no strangers to these small black insects. While the impact of the lovebugs may seem lesser compared to other types of insects, it is still worth recognizing. They have a purpose both in their adult and larval forms. Decomposing matter such as flowers and various types of vegetation is key to a lovebug's role in an ecosystem. Learn more at the #AgriLifeToday link in our bio! Texas A&M AgriLife Illustration of a lovebug by Emma Simoni. -- #eastTexas #pest #adultflies #matingflies #wetwinter #drought