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Lovebug (noun) means a small flying insect known as the honeymoon fly, found in Central America and the south-eastern United States.

noun
1
A small flying insect known as the honeymoon fly, found in Central America and the south-eastern United States.
2
An insect native to subtropical regions of south-eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan (Plecia longiforceps).
3
Someone who is enamoured; a darling or sweetheart.
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Etymology

From love + bug. From their mating behavior, remaining paired up for several days during copulation.

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What is the meaning of lovebug?
"lovebug" (noun) means a small flying insect known as the honeymoon fly, found in Central America and the south-eastern United States.
What are the different meanings of lovebug?
"lovebug" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small flying insect known as the honeymoon fly, found in Central America and the south-eastern United States; 2. An insect native to subtropical regions of south-eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan (Plecia longiforceps); 3. Someone who is enamoured; a darling or sweetheart.
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