The Blandford Fly

So where we live is near the river Stour, and in the river is a Norwegian Black fly (Simulium posticatum) which was accidentally introduced into the river by the Marines who, after an exercise in Norway, put their boats in the river. Unbeknownst to them larvae of said fly were attached and when the boats were introduced to the waters so too were the larvae. Unfortuneately the local ecology is such that the flies' numbers boomed and have been a pest ever since.

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Well the reason for this short story is that this particular fly is a vicious bloodsucker, as are most blackflies, and humans (don't worry Brian you're a monkey) react very badly. This is what has happened to me. One bit me, the , on the leg last week and since it has been very sore and on wednesday balloned to 150% its normal size. Beccy was very worried and said I should go to A&E. However I went to the doctor and having seen it has confirmed that it's ok and will go away in a bit. Until then my leg is a bit sore and very itchy, the swelling has gone down now though. To finish I shall leave you with a picture, enjoy!