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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly

Volucella zonaria

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The larvae live as commensals in nests of wasps of the genus Vespula. Like all Volucella, the adults are migratory.

Habitat:

It is a European species of hoverfly.

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Volucella zonaria

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