Bug identities?

[Sikario]

Could someone with slightly better knowledge on creepy crawlies identify these subjects please -

It was slightly similar to a wasp but it had no sting, and it's abdomen was bright yellow with no markings.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.e.bullock/Web%20upload/Yellow%20Fly.jpg

And this spider was incredible, it had caught a bumble bee and was dragging it down the stem of this plant, it was bright white. I did look it up in a few wildlife books and came across the Misumena Vatia crab spider, the description was correct but it specifically said the species cannot be found in Northern Europe... I am from the UK!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.e.bullock/Web%20upload/Bee%20Spider.jpg
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.e.bullock/Web%20upload/Bee%20Spider%202.jpg

Thanks

[sixshot]

I have no idea, but the bugs are cool shots.

[cfcRebel]

The spider/bee shots are amazing! Great timing!

[nitsch]

Great shots! What equipment were you using?

Misumena vatia is according to my British Wildlife guide, widespread and often common. Usually white. Seen from May to August. Catches insects that land on flower to feed. Sounds like you've ID'd it correctly to me! :-)

[Sikario]

Thanks for the info, I'm using a standard Canon Powershot A80 :)

[sparker1]

Brilliant shots, great color and sharpness.