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Verrall's Wasp Hoverfly (Chrysotoxum verralli) This is an attractive wasp mimic is found primarily in central and southern Europe and in the southern half of the UK where it&#039;s considered a scarce and localised species.<br /> <br /> Watch it in action here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/XCmesjOAVF4?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Chrysotoxum verralli,Geotagged,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Verrall's Wasp Hoverfly (Chrysotoxum verralli)

This is an attractive wasp mimic is found primarily in central and southern Europe and in the southern half of the UK where it's considered a scarce and localised species.

Watch it in action here:

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The Chrysotoxum verralli

"Chrysotoxum verralli" is a species of hoverfly belonging to the subfamily Syrphinae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2026. Captured Jul 8, 2025 15:03 in V2J3+8J Lewes, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO100
  • 195.64mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.