lovebugs
/ˈlʌvˌbʌɡz/
noun
- Small black flies that often fly in pairs and are common in the southeastern United States, especially during spring and fall.
- During May, lovebugs cover the windshields of cars driving through Florida.
- We had to wash the car twice to remove all the lovebugs from the grill.
- Lovebugs are harmless to humans but can be a nuisance in large swarms.