Millions of 'Lovebugs' Swarm Hikers in South Korea

Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain

Millions of “lovebugs” have invaded South Korea, swarming hiking trails and urban areas across the capital. Clouds of the insects, which do not transmit diseases or sting humans, can be seen flocking over the peak of Gyeyang Mountain in Incheon city. Footage shared on Tuesday (1 July) shows hikers swatting away the insects, with workers later seen clearing up the dead bugs dotted around the park. The bugs, officially called Plecia longiforceps, …

’Lovebugs’ return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows.

'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak

Lovebugs are swarming parts of South Korea, covering mountain peaks, homes and other places

Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

Thousands of 'love bugs' inundate parts of South Korea

Thousands of love bugs have swarmed parts of South Korea, irritating residents in the area