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They're driving us nuts. Thanks in advance :^)

Edit: it's a signal fly -- thank you!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Google Lens says it's a Signal Fly, does look similar!

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I've found a Canadian site describing it. It has a similar wing pattern, and it says that they're "reportedly attracted to sweat", that would explain why they're driving OP nuts.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'm absolutely not an expert in the field, but for identification is usually best to provide time of the year and location, since they greatly improve the chance of correctly recognizing the animal