Is it a Dragonfly?

[scarlets fan]

It looks like a large dragonfly, has a large head and a long body, about 3" long, which is yellow and black striped. Dragonflies usually seem smaller.

[delboy3]

Take a look here - there are dozens of varieties in the UK alone:

http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/species.html

[scarlets fan]

Thanks delboy3. Found it on that website - Cordulegaster boltonii - Golden-ringed Dragonfly