Timothy Grass is native to Europe, Asia and Africa.
"Timothy Hansen, the farmer who promoted the cultivation of timothy grass, is believed to have introduced it to America in the early 18th century, around 1720. He began promoting it after it was unintentionally brought to North America by early settlers.”
Timothy grass "became a significant source of hay and cattle fodder, especially in Britain. His efforts helped introduce this grass from New England to other regions, influencing agricultural practices at the time.
Erictator: That is about the way I saw it... especially the appearance of the seeds hanging there. When I cropped it I spotted the fly on the stem. Can anyone venture a guess on the ID of the fly.... if it is a fly? I do not know.