Unidentified Fly

[horseshoes]

I don't think it's a dragon fly - its way too big. It has a long yellow and black striped body, huge green eyes, beautiful black lacy wings and is over 3.5 inches long. I tried to post a photo on a web site but to no avail. Can anyone help without seeing a photo. Thank you.

[craft1948]

No the bu88ers in my house never introduce themselves either.......

[Robinia]

Does it look like this?

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/pictures/sho wphoto.php/photo/59467/ppuser/9118

[horseshoes]

ha ha crafty. That did make me laugh.

Yes Robinia - I'm sure that's the one - isn't it beautiful.

[craft1948]

cheers :-)

[Robinia]

Yes, you're lucky, I haven't seen any at rest this year...I've just heard them whizzing past my head!

[horseshoes]

Robinia, I noticed the pic you linked to was on Wild ABout Britain. Are you a member? I was trying to post a pic of the fy on there are failed miserable although somebody has nowposted it on my behalf. You'll be able to see it here I hope:
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/insec ts-and-invertebrates/59195-unidentified-insect .html

It's the pic with the stripey door, about 8 down.

[horseshoes]

...pardon my writing..... should be "and failed miserably".

[Robinia]

Hi horseshoes...I'm glad you got your dragonfly pic sorted & yes, it is a golden ringed isn't it, it's amazing.

http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/cobol.html

No, I'm not a member of that site but it's very good for pics of all kinds.
I'm sorry, I really should have said you could post a pic here on AB... http://tinypic.com/ is an easy one to use but if you need any help with it just say.
Think I'll keep my camera at the ready today, just in case...it's never handy when you need it :o)

[horseshoes]

Thanks Robinia - that's great.