If anyone can help to identify what this fly is, I'd love to know. The nearest I can come up with is The Stable Fly, Stomoxys calcitrans. I am doubtful though because the eyes on this one look a bit too large and they don't have a concave appearance at the side.

For the record, the picture is actually upside down. Somehow it just looked better this way.

What kind of fly this is ... no idea ... sorry ... But Jon, so much detail in this shot! So clear, so sharp!! WOW Ryana · 2012-06-09: 10:31

wow excellent macro shot! Riyaz · 2012-06-09: 10:31

Sorry Jon, cant help with identifying it, but you are right the stable fly has a more bean shaped eye,could it be a house fly, they have rounder eyes and longer hairs...? but what an amazing photo, the detail is incredible! Annbramwell · 2012-06-09: 12:57

Fantastic detail JOn. No idea on ID! danrav · 2012-06-09: 15:58

Amazing close up Jon - fantastic work! I'm afraid I can't help with the identification though! girafferacing · 2012-06-09: 17:04

Amazing work Jon... I don't have the time right now to help with your search...what sites are you using to ID? ????? · 2012-06-09: 19:44

Don't know the name of the fly, but the detail here is incredible! lgnelson · 2012-06-12: 09:21

Amazing macro photograph. I can see every little detail of the fly, love the wings. dottydaisy97 · 2012-06-21: 16:52

Tagged: stable fly stomoxys calcitrans