Scathophaga stercoraria Scathophaga stercoraria, commonly known as the yellow dung fly or the golden dung fly, is one of the most familiar and abundant flies in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere.Excellent capture by Michael Anthony Brathwaite.
Chrysotoxum elegans Chrysotoxum elegans is a species of hoverfly. It is found in southern mainland Europe. Michael Anthony is once again to thank for this great capture.
Mecoptera (male) Mecoptera are sometimes called scorpionflies after their largest family, Panorpidae, in which the males have enlarged genitals that look similar to the stinger of a scorpion. Thanks again Michael Anthony Brathwaite for this stunning capture.
Episyrphus balteatus Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly is a relatively small hoverfly (9–12 mm) of the Syrphidae family. Another great shot from the Abney man Michael Anthony Brathwaite.
Baccha elongata Baccha elongata is a species of hoverfly (or flower fly) in the genus Baccha. Thanks to Sheila Moth for this capture.
Thick Headed Fly This fine example of a fly from the Conopidae family was captured by Sheila Moth in her Garden.
Eupeodes luniger Eupeodes luniger is a commonEuropean species of hoverfly. Thanks to Eddie Cooke for this fine photo captured in his garden.
Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax is a Europeanhoverfly, and thanks goes to Michael Brierley for this photo.
Sphaerophoria scripta The Long hoverfly, Sphaerophoria scripta is a species of hoverfly belonging to the family Syrphidae. Thanks to Sheila Moth for this wonderful capture.
Rhagio Scolopaceus Rhagio scolopaceus is a species of flies from the familyRhagionidae. It is also known as the downlooker snipefly. Thanks to Michael Anthony Brathwaite for this Abney specimen.
Bibio marci Bibio marci or St. Mark's fly is a fly from the familyBibionidae. Their common name comes from the fact that the adults usually emerge around St Mark's Day, 25 April. Credit to Michael Anthony Brathwaite.
Sepsis punctum is a European species of fly and member of the family Sepsidae. Thanks to Sheila Moth for this specimen taken in her garden.
Crane fly Crane fly is a common name referring to any member of the insect familyTipulidae, of the order Diptera and thanks goes to Athina England for this specimen taken in the garden.
Plecoptera The Plecoptera are an order of insects, commonly known as stoneflies. Many thanks to Billy Reid and Chadkirk Country Estate for this capture.
