Cluster flies in the summer? - Ask Extension
About 10 days ago cluster flies appeared in the home. The activity was more at the beginning, but has been decreasing. Just a day or two it increased ...
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Cluster flies in the summer? #845350
Asked August 12, 2023, 10:30 AM EDT
About 10 days ago cluster flies appeared in the home. The activity was more at the beginning, but has been decreasing. Just a day or two it increased a bit. Today there were only three seen in the home. My internet "research" only gives me info on fall, winter, and spring activity. I can't find any info on way they are being seen in the summer, I.e.August.
Wayne County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Christopher,
It seems a bit early for cluster flies but I guess it could be them. Are you sure of your ID?
Best regards,
Howarfd
Here is a photo of one. It's a bit blurry cause it is alive and was trying to get a quarter near it for size comparison.
Will try to get a clearer picture if I can find a dead one.
I can't tell from that photo, Cluster flies have tufts of golden hair on their undersides. Please send me a high resolution photo of the fly's belly. Place it on a piece of white paper and take the photo outside or nest to a window. Sharp, crisp focus helps too.
Howard
