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Originally Posted by Lucy Goose
Look at all the flies on the Weirs web cam. I think they are mayflies though. YUCK!
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I think Lucky Goose is right and they are actually
mayflies.
Also known as “buffalo gnats,” they are usually encountered near creeks and rivers where the larvae attach to submerged stones.
Black flies will fly up to 10 miles in search of blood. They do not transmit disease to humans in the United States. However, injury from black fly bites can threaten the lives of livestock and even people when present in very large numbers, typically in late spring and early summer. Deaths have been reported from allergic reactions and blood loss from the bites, and even from inhaling the flies. Black fly bites often cause considerable swelling and bleeding, may be itchy and slow to heal. They prefer to attack the head and where clothing fits tightly.
Black Fly Fact Sheet
Some questions and answers about Black Flies in Maine
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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife
Once upon a time there was a set of teeth with wings....
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Too funny!