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Hi, everyone.
Another collage with some new and some old friends.
Could not get the Brimstone with open wings.
Hoverfly was big thought it was a wasp at first.
Beetle. Hope its not a Colorado beetle.
The Blue one on the Ivy leaf is near Holly so hope not the same as other Blues. .

Top row:
Not sure about the first one, seems to be a lot of glare which is masking most the colour and details and also (due to a mostly absent fringe) seems to be quite faded as well but if I had to put money on it I'd say Holly Blue but thats not a definative ID.
Middle top is a male Common Blue
Right hand is a Brown Argus

Middle row:
female Common Blue
female Common Blue
Red Admiral

bottom row:
male Brimstone (the only way you'll get an upperside shot is to capture it in flight with a fast shutter speed, they never settle with their wings open)
Hornet mimic Hoverfly Volucella zonaria
Burying Beetle Nicrophorus sp