Black beetle type fly

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

For the last week I've noticed these small beetle type flies in my garden- today we put a small brightly coloured bouncy castes out for my daughter and it was swarming with these things. They fly but only when disturbed. I've noticed them on my washing once it has been out out to dry also. I'm not too worried about them, they are just a bit of a nuisance and my daughter now won't use the castle as there are so many around her at one time. Any advice on what they are or what attracts them would be greatly appreciated.

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Minot, ND

Look like sap/pollen beetles (family Nitidulidae) - see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meligethes_aeneus#mediaviewer/File:Meligethes_aeneus01.jpg for an example. The yellow colour might be an attractant...

Fort Myers, FL

omg ,, those are the same things that have been annoying us too ,,i cant believe they are all the way in the united kingdom being annoying ! i posted pictures to graciec86 check them out .

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