First Hogweed, Now Flesh-Tearing Flies

[Chairman2001]

Horseflies which can 'tear flesh' through your clothes - UK's getting as dangerous as Australia.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/dracula-horsefly-clothes-flesh-warning-summer-weather/

[Buenchico]

Much as with humans though, it's only the females of the species that are the ones that you need to worry about ;)
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2018/july/are-horsefly-bites-on-the-rise.html

[retrocop]

What are we expected to ask of them or inspect to satisfy ourselves of any wilful intent chris ?

[Buenchico]

^^^ Look into their eyes, Retro ;-)

Female:
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horse_fly_female_eyes.jpg

Male:
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horse_fly_male_eyes_michael.jpg

[douglas9401]

Hang in there people, won't be too long until we have to check on elderly neighbours in winter and this will all be a bad dream.

[1ozzy]

It's good thing you don't live here Chairman.
You would never venture outdoors.
The venomous snakes, spiders, other insects and creatures that want to kill you.
Should I make a list?

Please don't visit, I'd hate to think you'd travel home in a body bag ;-/