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What kind of fly is this?

  • 18-07-2013 8:59pm
    #1
    briany
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    It's not uncommon to get about 6 or 7 of these alighting on my window, looking in, especially as the Summer wanes into Autumn. Makes me feel like I'm that film "The Mist". I was thinking maybe a Sand Fly? I feel like I probably should know what it is but I don't. Anyway, if anyone has a look at the attachment and knows and can share, I'd appreciate it. :)


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  • #2
    Kicking Bird
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭Kicking Bird


    Hi briany,

    I think it looks like the rather curiously named St.Marks Fly,so-called because it often first appears around St.Mark's Day(April 25th.).

    I've attached two images below - I think there's a similarity?

    The one on your window would appear to be a male - apparently males have larger eyes.
    The two images attached below show a female - which clearly has a smaller head and eyes.


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