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return2ozma@lemmy.world to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.ml · 2 days ago

San Gabriel Valley sees early surge of tiny black flies that bite human eyes

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San Gabriel Valley sees early surge of tiny black flies that bite human eyes

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return2ozma@lemmy.world to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.ml · 2 days ago
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Tiny black flies that are attracted to human breath and the salty moisture around the eyes are swarming parts of the San Gabriel Valley, experts say.
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    Black flies (Simulium vittatum) is the actual name of the species.

    Also, not new - here’s a brochure from 2014 about them.

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