Thread: Damned March Flies

None, down this way.!! Lucky I guess, because they are a nuisance!!

Yep, I've been recently seen to suddenly leap about in a frenzy with my arms flapping about when working outside or in the shed. Hate them!

Starting to see/feel the odd one down this way too.

Never seen them here before that in 30+ years.

Marsh Flies.....or March Flies


No shortage of them on Teewah Beach last week, on a good note there were no sand flies or mozzies

None so far this year here, but last year there seemed to be loads. Got a number of bites when in or around the pool.

Originally Posted by weeds

Marsh Flies.....or March Flies


No shortage of them on Teewah Beach last week, on a good note there were no sand flies or mozzies

Weeds, I thought the same thing for years that they were the same pest, but they're not. There are two distinct families. I found it on our good friend Google.

At least march flies generally do not bite through clothes and when they are whacked it is the end.
When in Africa I was bitten by tsetse flies through clothing and when I whacked them they fell to the ground and then got back up to have another go. It was very satisfying to step on them and hear them go 'pop' as they are tough little blighters.

Can't stand em either and you really have to get the timing right when allowing them to settle before you whack em.
They look pretty nasty close up too and no wonder they hurt when you see what they suck your blood with
March Fly