Flies everywhere !

[Oarfish]

FWIW - I found them hatching 25 miles south of MV yesterday also.

truth

[twofinbluna]

...I believe they are Seaweed Flies (Coleopidae) but haven't bothered to key one out (I'm a biologist and may do that if they bug me next weekend)

The flies we have had seem to be normal black flies, mid-sized ones. May be others in different areas on different days, though.

[jug]

The little MF's in question are called Stable Flies. They hatch on shore and then come hunting a blood meal. Hot, dry weather produces the biggest hatches. The only thing that keeps them off the skin is lemon juice. Cut them in half and rub the juice on your ankles. You still have to watch them buzz around the boat, but at least they arent eating you alive.

[Seaker]

Thaks for that info. I had been cleaning and sanitizing the boats with bleech and soap to no availe....suckers really go for your ankles

Covered myself in off and they ate it like candy...no help at all...

Worst this season I have ever seen

Thanks again

[blackhullcharters]

Anyone got an update ?
Got a cod charter sunday with repeat clients who bring their own bottles of hand sanitizer.
The flies should go over well