I see Bibio pomonae is also referred to as the heather fly, and that is where I was. Just close to heather moorland where I was also looking for golden-ringed dragonfly. Bibio were pretty much everywhere.
That's probably why I haven't seen one yet Geoff! I do have a bit of wild heather though, I think Calluna vulgaris self set which is increasing nicely! I'm on heathland with old woodland type country but the heaths must have mostly gone.
I guess you didn't find the Golden-ringed dragonfly?
The moth is Beautiful Golden Y, Autographa pulchrina which is one I have yet to see! The last shot looks the same.
The fly is Muscidae male, Phaonia angelicae is the most likely candidate. You do need to see leg bristles as a rule, but this one has the correct colour, leg colour and the orangey wing bases.
Many thanks Janet. Pretty lousy year here for insect photography, with the very poor weather, but have managed just a few damselfly and dragonfly photos.
Photography & appreciation of all living insects or invertebrates including frogs, bees, butterflies and moths etc. many of which can be found in your garden or pond.
