Thanks for your help Arp and Hedge Witch - much appreciated as always.
Wow! This is a new one on me, "Snake Flies" (Thanks Arp). -Lots to read up on and something to look out for in the future. Any info on
Raphidioptera or pointers to good websites or reading material welcomed.
Hedge Witch - I can certainly see why you though maybe similar to rove beetle
.
Bruce
ps Found a couple of v. similar pics under
Phaeostigma notata.