In the last couple of years I have got interested in Hoverflies and given the right views and a good book (the invaluable new Ball and Morris photo guide!) you actually have a chance of identifying some this incredibly varied group of flies at least to family level. So get out there and get looking! They often sit up and allow a close approach so take a camera too!
Chrysotoxum verralli - a fine Wasp mimic (HTV)
Myathropa florea - a furry wasp mimic (HTV)
Anasimyia contracta - I think - (Mark Hart)
A cute tiny Spaerophoria sp possibly rueppellii (Mark Hart)
17-6-13