I'm frustrated that I can't identify an insect that is invading our patio.

[Blue Diadem]

I don't have a photo but my best description would be: picture a lightning bug. The adult is same shape and size but it's solid black and of course, doesn't light up. It's not crunchy like a beetle would be. They start out very tiny, exact replicas of their adult self and are just as annoying as they can fly too. They drive us crazy, flying in our faces, in our hair, on our clothing, even occasionally going up a nostril.

I've been to numerous websites trying to find out what they are and haven't come across anything like it. This is the 2nd year we've had these things.

Anyone have any ideas?

[InternalDialogue]

1. Neighbors and I had luck id'ing a bug here:

http://whatsthatbug.com/


Other than that, I can't help you with your specific bug.

[guitar man]

3. hey, how about a NSFW warning on that link?

there are sexual images there you know :silly:

[InternalDialogue]

4. Snort.

Bug humping.

[elehhhhna]

2. called "love bugs" here in Texas.

They mate while they fly...