not sure about this fellow

Is he a Hornet Clearwing Moth (Sesia apiformis ) or just a normal (stingy type) hornet

One of the Hover flies Joe. It doesn't apear to have any antenae unless I just can't see them
:)

Yep, a Hoverfly - non-stingy and very beautiful. Unfortunately there are a million of them, so it's hard to get the exact one (one day I'll get a book !)

Hoverflies tend to have a bit of a flattened body - some look like they've been sucked dry! :)

:-rolling Yes Louise is right in the latter statement

Thanks to both of you