Love bugs for feeders?

[InStitches]

Are love bugs acceptable for feeders/treats? They are so easy to catch and it's impossible not to walk into them outside right now.

 

[cswan19]

I'm pretty sure they are toxic. I wouldn't if I were you.

EDIT: Just came across this thread from a while back.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/lovebugs-15794/

It says they are not toxic but that bats, tree frogs and lizards won't eat them... perhaps that is a warning sign, not sure. Although I had this cross my mind as a Floridian, they swarm here, and attack my car -_- lol

 

[InStitches]

thanks I'll leave the obnoxious bugs be.

 

[jannb]

My female veiled Camille use to zap them out of mid air and they didn't hurt her that I know of. Here's a few cute videos of her zapping them.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/short-videos-camille-zapping-flies-47771/

 

[InStitches]

I'm loving those videos!
Maybe I can try one of the flies out and see if he shows any interest in them.

 

[little leaf]

I did not know a "lovebug" was a real bug Jann, those videos are to cute !

 

[cswan19]

Hahaha love the videos! It's funny how she's somewhat hesitant while catching them lol