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Lovebug population has declined thanks to climate change

By Jadyn Bottini

March 29, 2026 at 11:55 PM EDT

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.