Its called - wait for it - Strangalia quadrifasciata or longhorn beetle. It helps pollinate plants and according to the Natural History Museum, it isn't considered a pest.

very atractive to i think .

thank you for that. I thought it was rather handsome and am so glad it is beneficial :)

A wonderful name for a beautiful beetle! Thanks for the photo.

you' re welcome,I will probably save it to 'My Garden'!

you definatly should do that pam x x .