Hornets

Hornets are large insects which catch others - here is one which caught a bumblebee, and flew along with it before hanging by one leg from a branch to feed.

Wildlife of Bradley Stoke - Rose Sawfly (Arge pagana)

Note the different sized abdomen's - male and female perhaps?

Wildlife of Bradley Stoke: Bee Fly

Bombylius major, known as a bee fly, feeding on flowers.

Unidentified insects

Around 3mm long, seen in the garden. Perhaps an aphid nymph.

Around 4-5mm long, again in the garden.

Wildlife of Bradley Stoke - Banded demoiselle

Banded demoiselle - Calopteryx splendens