Tiny Tuesday Insect

I went to the neigbours to photograph an interesting plant they have growing. As I focused, I became aware of a tiny insect flying across the scene and then  lost sight of it. When the pics were uploaded, there was the tiny insect resting comfortably. I have no idea what it is - some sort of fruitfly perhaps.

To get an idea of the scale, those 'globes' are less than a centimetre across. The insect is probably the smallest thing I have ever captured.

I have no idea what the plant is - someone may be able to help there. I dont know whether these are seeds or the flower and will put a pic of it in the extras if one can be found to free up.