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What is this species of fly?

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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.




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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

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