Hoverflies

[Mups]

Hoverflies also look a lot like Wasps,  according to Mr. Google.


"Yes, many hoverflies are known for their wasp-like appearance due to a phenomenon called mimicry. 
They have black and yellow stripes or markings that closely resemble those of wasps, bees, and even hornets. 
This mimicry helps them deter predators who might mistake them for stinging insects."


Nice picture though JBR,  whatever it is.   

[JBR]

Of course I only saw the photo so have no idea of the size but there are many species of bees. I came across some solitary ones once that live in little holes in the ground. They are solitary and I have it in mind that they are called miner bees but may have misremembered.

I have just been out to measure the middle of the flower on which it was sitting - 12mm, and going by the picture, I believe that is the length of the bee.  I think that is noticeably smaller than a usual honey bee.

I have been accepted into the web site I mentioned and so will post the picture again and see what they say.  It will probably turn out to be a particularly small type of bee.