Unknown~~~~(now know Horsefly)

Just seen this on a piece of old tree in the garden. at first thought some kind of wasp but quite large. No idea what it is. Anybody any ideas?

[Karen]

I think it might be a horsefly? Good clear capture of it.

[Beverley]

Great delta…

[Barb]

I was thinking horsefly, as did @cocokinetic.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

@cocokinetic Thanks Karen, just looking on google. Sadly I think you are right. They are quite large. Hoping it has gone now.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Awesome close-up

[Beryl Lloyd]

I think a Horsefly !!

[Bill Davidson]

Fantastic close up

[Angela]

Hmm, I agree with horsefly. Nasty bite. But great photo!

[Shutterbug]

It sure looks like a fly. Nice capture of the details.

[carol white]

A super macro capture. Fav 😊

[Michelle]

Scary looking, whatever it is!

[Mags]

Hover fly? Gruesome creature and great shot.

[Beverley]

Great pov and clarity

[LManning (Laura)]

Yep, horsefly. Terrific details, especially in the eyes.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

@bjywamer @beryl @angelar @marlboromaam @ljmanning Thanks for your comments and agreement a Horsefly. 😒

[Bucktree]

Fantastic closeup shot.

[gloria jones]

Neat shot

[wendy frost]

Great capture and details.

[Rob Z]

Love all the brown tones involved with all the nice details.

[Heather]

Wow! An amazing close-up, Jo! We can even see the grainy textures on its eyes! Fav

[winghong_ho]

Great close-up shot.

[Kathy]

Wicked, wicked insects. Hd a bite once. Hopefully never again.

[Diana]

Fabulous find and close up!

[haskar]

Great close up. Be careful, they bite badly!

[Jerzy]

Great close up. They can sure ruin a day in the outdoors.

[Thom Mitchell]

Wonderful close-up!

[Yao RL]

nice details.