Fly or Bee ID. Staffordshire UK (1 Viewer)

[Pam_m]

I am curious and at a loss as to what these insects are. They were flying over and occasionally landing momentarily on the vegetation in a small pool at a Staffordshire WT reserve namely Highgate Common. There were several of them and very flighty.

Photo's attached, they are the pic of the best I managed with my bridge camera. Help with ID will be appreciated.

 

[Ficedula]

I am curious and at a loss as to what these insects are. They were flying over and occasionally landing momentarily on the vegetation in a small pool at a Staffordshire WWT reserve namely Highgate Common. There were several of them and very flighty.

Photo's attached, they are the pic of the best I managed with my bridge camera. Help with ID will be appreciated.

Sawflies, probably Selandria

 

[Pam_m]

Thank you for your help with the ID Ficedula. It is very much appreciated. The Sawflies looked quite striking in numbers!