Definately a Hoverfly ;)

Hoverflies are great pollinators so look after them.
Like all the others they're a gardeners friend and are attracted to areas where there is pollen and nectar close by.
I get loads of them here :-))

Yep, definitely a hoverfly.

They are harmless, and therefore have no sting and do not bite.

If I remember correctly their colouring is just to put off predators, because they resmeble an insect with a nasty sting.

Hoverfliers are great pollinators, and that is why I like them.

Hoverfly and there seem to be loads this summer in Scotland. They do the garden a world of good!

Oh. I was wondering if it was a tawny mining bee. They often make nests in small holes in lawns with a small mound round the opening, and they feed on currant and gooseberry flowers in the Spring. But on second thoughts it is more a hoverfly shape and as there are 5000 hoverflies there are plenty to choose from! I can't find a pic of a thin orange one though.

ditto hoverfly

Thanks guys - I don't mind which hoverfly it is - there are 100s here everyday :) I must be doing something right!!!
A black and white one which I thought was also a wasp, Noseypotter put me right though!
The neighbour over the back grows veg - he leaves an area at the back of my hedge to grow wild - which is probably why they are attracted to this hedge.
Thanks again :)

your more than welcome scottish