JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Volucella zonaria Volucella zonaria (16-22mm) can look a lot like the slightly smaller Volucella inanis (14-16mm). The best way to separate the two is by the colour of the sternites. Luckily for me I got a side shot of this one where the detail is visibel :o) Diptera,Hooverfly,Hornet mimic hoverfly,Syrphidae,Volucella,Volucella zonaria,compound eyes,mimicry Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Volucella zonaria

Volucella zonaria (16-22mm) can look a lot like the slightly smaller Volucella inanis (14-16mm). The best way to separate the two is by the colour of the sternites. Luckily for me I got a side shot of this one where the detail is visibel :o)

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Volucella zonaria,

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

Info 13 1
Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Pudding4brains
View Pudding4brains's profile

By Pudding4brains

Public Domain
Uploaded Jul 7, 2018.
country flag of France Explore France 1,185 762 1

This photo also appears in

Discover more photo collections