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Hornet mimic hoverfly The first time I have ever seen one of these, and must admit I was a bit concerned at first as it is so big. A little research though confirmed a hoverfly, and a beauty at that! Geotagged,Hornet mimic hoverfly,Summer,United Kingdom,Volucella zonaria,insects,isle of Click/tap to enlarge

Hornet mimic hoverfly

The first time I have ever seen one of these, and must admit I was a bit concerned at first as it is so big. A little research though confirmed a hoverfly, and a beauty at that!

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The Volucella zonaria,

''Volucella zonaria'', the hornet mimic hoverfly, is a species of hoverfly. These flies are capable of buzz pollination.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Sep 11, 2021. Captured Sep 11, 2021 13:45 in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.