At first I thought this caterpillar was dead, but when I picked them up, they did move a little.
So many irises (Iris fernaldii) had a single one of these large flies hanging out on a petal in this position.
Beautiful little beetles debauching happily in the poppies. Observed a mating pair in a bloom, absolutely slathered in pollen, and my mood was elevated. What a nice day those beetles are having.