Blandford Fly – Insect Bites

The Blandford fly is a 2-3 mm blood sucking black fly, which gives a nasty and painful bite during the summer months, particularly in May and June when breeding. The flies are typically found near areas of water and there has been a recent marked increase in the number of people severely affected by these bites in this area, both rural and urban (possibly due to water features in gardens).

For more information, please the Blandford Fly – Insect Bites leaflet.