Name that bug

[Going2fast]

These things look like half fly half bee. They come out of my compost at the bottom of the planters. I get them every run. Only a dozen or so and they hatch over the second to 5th week usually. They are harmless to me and the plants and die within a few days of hatching. Just wondering if anyone else has had these in their compost.

 

[crucialbunny]

Black Soldier Fly. The larvae are great composters. The adult fly is totally harmless.

 

[User420111]

I must say, if I saw these coming out of my compost at any time, I would make a point to get new compost. But it seems like they are good for the decomposition, so hoo rah

 

[Gingerbeard]

Phillip. We're throwing out name, huh?
I also have a Tuskegee Airmen joke I can't quite put together. Get back to me.

 

[Going2fast]

Growers helping growers.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

 

[Going2fast]

My reverse Google pic search game is weak.