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Gallery: Garden flies

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Heather fly

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The handsome Bibio pomonae is one of the less common bibionids and tends to be associated with upland areas (hence the common name of heather fly). This mating pair were photographed in my garden. Note the larger eyes of the male (lower of the pair).

Heather fly

Technical Information: Photographed with a Premier DC2302 Digital Camera.
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2003. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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