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OK, glad I was able to help. They just recently came out of the ground so they are flying around right now. There are many different types of cicadas, so the one you saw may have a looked a tad different. They're big clumsy bugs and make a lot of noise, but they're harmless.
That's a beautiful shot of the dragonfly! Thank you for that. I think dragonflies are my favorite bugs - or, maybe, butterflies - they're both right up there.
Saw a wonderful documentary last night on Public TV about NC butterflies and dragonflies - what a beautiful variety in NC.
They didn't mention anything about mouse size flies, though. For bugs, try the Museum of Natural History in Raleigh - great place to visit!!!
Okay, the ones we have here ... take that pic of the horsefly, paint it jet black and triple its size, no kidding.... they are about as long as my thumb and the width of both of my index fingers put together!
The pic posted of a giant fly with wings much longer than it's body...do you know it's name? This is exactly like the one I have, I am in Melbourne Australia (it is now dead in a container) don't have a pic but it's measurements and description are:
22mm body length - 60mm wing span - large fly type eyes - OrangelBlack striped under body - when flying makes loud buzzing sound.....hope you can help me with identification...or anyone else that can assist...
Thanks Kay8
I think if I had let it remain in my apartment, it would have turned into Jeff Goldblum.
Hey, I like Jeff Goldblum!
Aha, here it is - mystery solved - Thanks!:
Scorp200: When we see any insect for the first time we yank out the flying insect/wasp/hornet spray. We kill the invader(s) and then spray the deck rails where they like to land. Best defense is a good offense so we tend to overreact...but it leaves us rather insect free.
In a different post that Catrick started about flies I heard about cicadas for the first time!! They sound like illegal immigrant flies to me. Maybe she will pick up on this post and add to the mix.
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Haven't seen any horseflies (yet). But I am amazed that after four nights of freesing weather that included snow flurries, these Tar Heel flies are still around. Apparently they heard it was going to warm up and wanted to stay around. They are hearty bugs.
Actually I think I saw horseflies in the summer. And since it is summer in Australia, it could be your time for them. As far as the name of the fly, I don't know. Actually, mm34b would be the one to know this answer.
Mikey, I am ready to give up on these flies. I just wave hi now and tell them to buzz off.
Haven't seen any horseflies (yet). But I am amazed that after four nights of freesing weather that included snow flurries, these Tar Heel flies are still around. Apparently they heard it was going to warm up and wanted to stay around. They are hearty bugs.
Actually I think I saw horseflies in the summer. And since it is summer in Australia, it could be your time for them. As far as the name of the fly, I don't know. Actually, mm34b would be the one to know this answer.
Mikey, I am ready to give up on these flies. I just wave hi now and tell them to buzz off.
Good to read your posts again, and as usual your reply was to the point. I agree that mm34b would know the answer. I am still using vinegar (watch the stock value soar) and the flies are now few and far between and those that are here are about as fast as a snail and easy pickins
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kay8 to scorp - giant fly ?
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