Gold Flies

[shaun_04]

I've noticed a lot of metallic gold coloured flies in my garden recently, anyone have any ideas what they are ?

[shaneystar2]

Could they be hoverflies ?
http://www.thewaterwisegarden.com/hover.htm

[shaun_04]

nope.

The shape is quite similar to that of a bluebottle's, but the colour is completely different, when I say gold I mean gold as in wedding ring gold.

I've also noticed that they tend to walk a lot rather than fly (but yes they can still fly), and their reaction's aren't as quick as a bluebottle's as you can stand on them sometimes.

[shaneystar2]

Lots of flies here
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/flies.htm

and here
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/remaining_ flies.htm


I know what you mean though ..in certain light they look greeny gold and gold in the sun.I think it's what is called a bottle fly as opposed to a bluebottle.
Sorry can't be of more help.!

[shaun_04]

thanks for that reply.

[bricro]

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