What is this!

[carly]

Found this little fella in the greenhouse today. Never seen anythin* like it. Really long nose th8ng that is flexible. I th8nk the picture is quite clear.


What is it?

[veggiechicken]

Its probably a Bee Fly - https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/bee-fly

[Snoop Puss]

VC, beat me to it. Here's another link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombyliidae

[Jane0o0]

Seen the exact same thing yesterday when it flew into my greenhouse...That went in and I ran out lol

[Snoop Puss]

^It's a proboscis, not a stinger! We have a lot here. They make quite a noise but are harmless (to my knowledge...).

[Greenleaves]

I quote

"Even though they have a long thin tongue (proboscis) that looks like it*could*hurt,*bee-flies do*not*sting*nor spread disease and are harmless to humans. The long proboscis is actually used for feeding on flower nectar."

[DannyK]

Just been watching one in garden. They tend to hover, bit like a mini humming bird.

I keep a jar and some card for getting rid of bumblebees in greenhouse as no flowers at the moment.