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Lovebug population has declined thanks to climate change

February isn’t the only time love is in the air. As April approaches, lovebugs are usually everywhere.

But the species population is declining.

WUFT’s Jadyn Bottini explores why you may be missing the insects this season.

Jadyn is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

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