What is this species of fly?
By W_1othman
United Kingdom 
swarms of these flies were hovering over wild Bilberries as my sister and I were picking them. They didn't bother us or bite us, and seem perfectly camoflaged as their heads resemble the berry and their legs resemble the flower.
18 Aug, 2009
St Marks Fly (Male, you can tell by the eyes), family Bibionidae....sad I know. I must get out more. I am good a pub quizzes though lol!
Common at this time of year.
18 Aug, 2009