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From lovebugs to nutrias: Korea grapples with growing threat of alien species
SEOUL, July 26 (AJU PRESS) – On a sweltering summer afternoon, residents of Seoul’s Eupyeong district sought refuge in the shade of a tree. Unbeknownst to them, their respite was shared by an unwanted nuisance: tiny, buzzing critters called lovebugs. The 12-legged insects fly around in pairs while mating. Known to prefer white over black, they latch onto brightly colored clothing. Attracted to exhaust fumes, they often dive into vehicles, causing car corrosion. &ldquo
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