A note about the black fly:

I feel this insect is attracted by motors working. When we arrive at home and while we are opening the garage door to park the car indoor, a lot of black flies come next to the front of our car (where is hot and noisy the cover of the motor).
Also, a man who I know, does garden jobs and he is observing the same effect when he starts his machine to destroy bushes.

I think this animal has got temperature sensors like mosquitos or others insects to find the best place to bite. Or, perhaps the reason of the attraction is the vibration. I don't know.
But, about the mosquitos, I feel that they don't bite to me when I have recently had a cool shower. The temperature on my skin is lower, then probably they prefer somebody hoter.

You know, try to keep you fresh and quiet... Then the solution would be living with a big ice on your back... and an adhesive tape on your mouth...

Excuse my english. Hugs ;)

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