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‘Biblical Plague’: Swarm of tiny, winged insects invades New York City

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Videos shared on social media platforms show thousands of tiny green bugs floating in the air.

Several residents reported the bugs in their hair, on clothing, and even in their noses. Photo: Twitter

The Big Apple attacked by a swarm of insects: New York City has been overrun by a swarm of tiny, winged insects, leading some residents to compare the plague to a biblical plague. The bugs appeared in Manhattan and Brooklyn on Wednesday, causing problems for cyclists, joggers and people walking on the road.

Videos shared on social media platforms show thousands of tiny green bugs floating in the air.

“These swarms of insects are taking over the city. They are also in the subway platform,” one Twitter user wrote while sharing the video of the flying critters.

Several New Yorkers reported seeing the tiny mosquito-like insects sticking to their hair, clothes, and even their noses.

Although some city residents described the insects as green, they were too small to be visible without magnification.

According to Professor David Lohman, an entomologist at City University, these insects were identified as winged aphids rather than mosquitoes, as reported by the Associated Press.

Dr. Corrie Moreau of Cornell University told the New York Times that the sudden aphid attack is “unusual” but a result of the weather.

“The interesting thing about aphids is that they are typically parthenogenetic, meaning the females produce females so their populations can explode under the right environmental conditions,” the NDTV quoted Jody Gangloff, who is associated with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program. at Cornell University, as mentioned.

The high temperatures, increased humidity and recent rainfall have been identified as the contributing factors to the infestation.

In a statement, the New York City Department of Health reassured the public that while the presence of these insects can be a nuisance, they pose no known risk to public health. The department stated that they are actively investigating the situation and will provide relevant health information as needed.






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