Any ideas what this guy is? Visually it looks similar to a horse-fly, but they don't bite /"bug" people or the dog at all. They showed up about a year after I planted a cherry tree. They really liked the cherry tree which I had for 3-4 years before I lost it this winter due to the sudden arctic -14F blast we had in November. That tree never had a chance to fruit, so they aren't associated with the fruit. They now hang-out on the fig trees and the deck and fence where the cherry tree was. I have never seen one damaging anything.

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I think I have seen one before, not 100% sure. A quick look through the internet did not yield much, the cherry fruit fly was the closest I saw.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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Totally awesome, thanks Brent! I have a ton of Grape Hyacinth bulbs all around my yard which are at the surface of the soil, they spread like wildfire. I wonder if the picture-fly larvae are feeding on them?Calvin, Wish list is to finish working on the new house, someday.
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