irish lassie09 7 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 this is the third one i've seen today on my washing and this one inside the house. i've never seen them before and was just curious as to what they were cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 That theres one of them "Hawthorn flies" i reckon.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghillies 209 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 looks a bit menacing what ever it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xx-georgia-xx 15 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 its a buuuuuuggg lol only kidding i dont know what it is but theres loads of them round these ends! to be honest there really annoying ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 That theres one of them "Hawthorn flies" i reckon.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephOC 6 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi irish lassie, I think its a female St. Mark's fly. Kay had a photo of one a few days ago, but think hers was male. Its in the midge family, and there two other species that are similar, but from the front legs, looks like a St. Mark's. steph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patchworkcrew 0 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi irish lassie, I think its a female St. Mark's fly. Kay had a photo of one a few days ago, but think hers was male. Its in the midge family, and there two other species that are similar, but from the front legs, looks like a St. Mark's. steph I think you're spot on there, steph - St Mark's it looks like - pic below for comparison Bob G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Yes looks like St Marks...........so called because the adults usually emerge on St Marks day..April 25th. Sometimes seen in large swarms over grassland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irish lassie09 7 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 great thanks lads i'll have to be sure to shake the washing well so stop these lads getting into the house dont like the look of them at all.. i did let this one go outside but it didnt fly away and a few minutes later my 2 year old came in looking right proud of himself and says "now mum i stood on him " oops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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