This very large fly has been hanging around my garden. Does it bite humans?

The Irish TimesIndependent🔒Centeryesterday

The article addresses several reader inquiries about local wildlife. Greg O’Connor asks about a large fly he saw in his garden, which is identified as the giant horsefly Tabanus sudeticus. The female can bite humans and has a wingspan of up to 5cm. Paul Connolly inquires about a moth he photographed, which is identified as a ribbon wave moth, common in Ireland. Catherine Nestor questions the behavior of a busy bee, which is explained as normal activity due to warm temperatures. Heather Barr identifies a small bird as a dunnock, a common garden bird that primarily eats insects.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on general wildlife identification and does not address politically charged topics such as government policies, elections, or social issues. Therefore, it is considered apolitical and balanced.