The Conopid fly Sicus ferrugineus.

[Andy Johnson]

Only got one quick chance with this one so it's just a record shot of an interesting fly that lays it's eggs on the soft underside of bumble bees. Apparently the Bee changes it's diet for the growing larvae...

https://flic.kr/p/TcaJ53

 

[GardenersHelper]

Well grabbed Andrew. Despite the hurry you caught some good detail, and that is fascinating information about it's egg-laying and the bee. Nice post.

 

[alfbranch]

Nice grab shot of an interesting fly thanks for the info.
Now that is an ugly fly.

 

[Tintin124]

Got to love a thick headed fly ....

Shame you have chopped the wing but good to see the way it is hanging on

 

[Andy Johnson]

Got to love a thick headed fly ....

Shame you have chopped the wing but good to see the way it is hanging on

Yea, it was about to take off and it did......gone.

 

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Stunner Matey