Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The Lakeflies have Erupted!

At High Cliff State Park, the annual lake fly hatching and mating ritual has begun.

The volume of insects swarming in the air is unbelievable!

Lake Fly Video
I am heading out to work on flower beds this morning, will post more later....
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7 comments:

  1. JackWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 11:48:00 AM CDT

    Holy Cow! That's down right scary! I'd say the birds had a first!

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  2. lostAnnfoundWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 11:58:00 AM CDT

    That is just crazy (and creepy)!!

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  3. Dizzy-DickWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 12:22:00 PM CDT

    I guess you wouldn't dare open your mouth (grin).

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  4. GypsyWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 7:18:00 PM CDT

    Be careful those flies don't carry you off.

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  5. fastalkerWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:16:00 PM CDT

    And I thought the love bugs were bad here in FL.! Oh my.... I would have to just stay indoors till that was over.... It does get over doesn't it lol

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    1. KarenInTheWoodsWednesday, May 21, 2014 at 9:37:00 PM CDT

      The life span of lake flies is 10 to 14 days, but the Department of Natural Resources say they've seen more larvae in Lake Winnebago and that could mean a second wave in a couple of weeks.

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  6. HazelThursday, May 22, 2014 at 11:35:00 AM CDT

    I think I would get the home on wheels n motion and escape till it's over!

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