What is this?

[ginandnappies]

Hello :)

We have 2 of these beasties flying around a vent in our back garden, we had a nest nearby of wasps a few years ago and now we have a very inquisitive toddler so I'm not keen on that! They are all back with a orange bit on top, same shape as wasp. Doesn't buzz or make any sound and hovers like a wasp. Never seen one this colour through. We are in north east Scotland if that makes any difference? Photos aren't great so apologies will try get better ones if needed!

Thanks x

Hornet? Can't really tell how big they are, sorry.

Is it a fuzzy / fluffy looking orange bit?

Is it a mason bee? I was told that if they look like they've got a little fur body warmer on then they're a type of bee. If not then they're from the wasp family.

This one is about 2 and half cm. yeah it is slightly furry looking! It was just they way it flew like a wasp and weird no sound was made!

Honey bees are wasp shape but have the fuzzy bit. There are black honey bees.

www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/apr/18/black-honeybees-rediscovered-in-britain

Looking at photos of mason bees and doesn't look similar! This one is more pointy looking and only had a tiny bit of fuzzy orange.

Set it free, it's a bee.

Ahh just seen that link, I will go set it free I don't want to hurt a wee bee. Thanks all x

NE of Scotland here, you’ve got me worried now.

Well I set it free, I'm sure it's nothing scary judging by photos but was strange! Will have to keep an eye out x