Bexhill Nature

One of the many British craneflies, this one is common in gardens.

Named because it appears around St Mark's day (25^th April). Often hovers at about head height with long dangling legs.

This is one of several species of Horse-fly, most of which can give a nasty bite. Often found near grazing pasture.

Easily recognised and although the rigid proboscis, used for feeding on nectar, looks alarming this insect is harmless.

This fairly large fly is easily recognised by its reddish legs, yellow wing bases and brick-coloured sides to its abdomen.

Very common in gardens and easily recognised by its irridescent green colour.

This harmles insect is named after the scorpion-like tail of the male. It feeds on dead insects, often stolen from spider's webs.

There are several species of lacewing, mostly green, although some are brown. They feed mainly on aphids.

The Alderfly has smokey wings, thick dark veins, and is always found near water.