Some insects from the last few days

[4hero]

Hello,

The weather is finally getting better here in the east of Scotland, about time too!

1. Anyone know the ID of this? Flies are a nightmare to identify.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2707665452_777ce2e9eb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/4hero/2707665452/)

2. Does anyone know if the blue thing a nest? Very unusual if it is.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2706833393_2bf857523f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/4hero/2706833393/)

3. Pretty little Dung Fly
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2704436753_635399c525.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/4hero/2704436753/)

4. Another cute little fly, no ID..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2692942819_8f10de95da.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/4hero/2692942819/)

5. I like this one, not sure why.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2690452862_cafd79140c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/4hero/2690452862/)

Any help with ID's would be great.

Thanks,

Neil.

[GFWilliams]

I can't tell you a thing about the insects, but the pictures are BRILLIANT!! :)

George

[V8burble]

Stunning!

I agree, the last one has a great feeling to it, almost a comical expression.

[jgs001]

I agree with the others, great set, sorry I can't help on id's either.

[toonamp]

Sorry I can't help with the IDs, but I can say it's a great set :)

You're right some of those flys are quite attractive, in comparison to some that is :)

The last one is humerous, and 2 could well be a nest, and probably contains food for the babes.

[cloughie89]

Love all the fly pics. Nice one:clap:

[4hero]

Thanks for all your comments! I'm sure #2 is a nest, I'm keeping my eyes on it ;)

[Dark Star]

Thats a really great set - pin sharp shots - can't pick a fav because they're all do good :D

[Ajophotog]

Quality work Neil, all excellent shots. :thumbs:

The blue spider thing is it's egg sac.

[menacedingaling]

Fantastic!!