Wintersett Bee Flies 25.04.19

Gerry McShane took these fabulous photos of Dark-edged Bee Flies  (Bombylius major).


Notice the eyes on the male meet in the middle, whereas the female has eyes that are separated.

I found a website with  more information.

Awesome bee flies    http://abugblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/awesome-bee-flies.html

         Bee Fly male            WRes     GMcShane

Bee Fly female         WRes    GMcShane

Look at that proboscis    WRes     GMcShane