NOON-FLY

The Latin name for this fly is Mesembrina meridiana.

This is a medium to large fly with a body length of 1.3 to 1.5cm. The body is black and hairy, the base of the wings is orange-yellow and are readily visible.

The adults visit flowers for nectar, especially umbellifers such as angelica. They are often seen sunbathing in clusters on walls or tree trunks.

The larvae feed on decaying matter.