Fly for id

[Lesinlondon]

This small fly caught my eye tonight. I thought it was eating something it had caught as it seemed to be struggling with something in its grasp - I guess it was just cleaning its mouthparts, very vigourously. Anyway, quite attractive and amazing mouthparts! Anyone have a possible id. Thanks, Les.

[JRsbugs]

Ulidiidae, Seioptera vibrans. I see this one in the same place every year, it will be licking up sap or dew with it's tongue.

Janet

[Lesinlondon]

Thanks Janet, much appreciated. I was sitting at my desk when it flew in the open window and landed on a laptop battery by the window. Its bright red eyes against the black attracted my attention.. Cheers, Les.