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Volucella zonaria
I almost mistook this huge hoverfly for a Large Earth Bumblebee at the first look! I could also be a Volucella elegans, but I don't know how to distinguish both species.
Spotted on Aug 11, 2013
Submitted on Aug 11, 2013
5 Comments
Thank you, Lauren.
Hmmm I'd say this one sounded, in fact, like a Hornet... But I can't be sure.
Are they 2 different species?
The Syrphid that mimics the Honey Bee also mimics the wing beat, making it sound like a Honey Bee to potential predators. Did this one sound like a Bumble Bee or a Hornet?
Beautiful! Great series.
Not only cool, but it was also huge!!!
how cool