I found these insects on the young growth of a wild rose in my garden. They were holding on tightly do the stem and didn't fly away when touched, so I think maybe they were laying eggs or something. I live in the UK but have never seen these before so would be grateful for an ID.
Nina
CLOSED: Fly-like insects with bright yellow abdomens
These are rose sawflies, and they are laying eggs -
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/large-rose-sawfly
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=196
That's it -- many thanks!
Nina
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