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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly, Corfu Geotagged,Greece,Hornet mimic hoverfly,Summer,Volucella zonaria Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly, Corfu

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    Ruth Spigelman
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    Impressive mimicry. And a lovely shot Stuart, at rest on the lantana. Posted 6 years ago
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      Stuart
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      Thank you for your kind comments and for identifying the flower/plants. Definitely an area of weakness for me! Posted 6 years ago

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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 Stuart
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By Stuart

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2019. Captured Jul 23, 2019 10:46 in Epar.Od. Magouladon-Afiona, Arillas Agiou Georgiou 490 81, Greece.
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  • SM-G950F
  • f/1.7
  • 1/223s
  • ISO40
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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