Flies

...or as everyone else on the earth knows it as Rhingia rostrata. Thanks to JJ for the ID on this guy.

Poss Eristalix pertenax

and not just stubborn :)

Someday I'll find time to dig through the sites to ID these..lol Thanks to Roger for the ID of Phasia hemiptera.

This little guy looks like the more common ones but isn't and is noticably smaller. Update: Ok Gal, thanks again Roger for help with ID.

Thanks to Ralph for the ID on this gal :)

This little guy lived in a bug pot as I found him with his wing disfigured on the other side, so he couldn't fly. He used to love the Mullein flowers so we put them in with him. He passed away a few days ago though :(

Playing with stacking the two Raynox lenses :)

Can't find an ID on this one, any help appreciated.

We were walking along, not much happening as it was really a bit too hot, and I felt something hit my hand...as any bug chaser knows you always look to see what is on you before you swat it away..lol This guy was sitting on my right hand (so I couldnt take a shot!! :( ) However I went running over to Liz and said 'look look, take its picture... god I hope it doesnt bite me'. So while I'm trying hard to be very still so she can take the above shot, sure enough hes bitting me and getting a good ol meal..lol But frankly it was worth it, Just look at him! Any help on an ID would be great, I'd love for one to come along and bite my left hand so I can take a shot with the raynox :)

No idea which variety, but cute!