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Volucella pellucens
A big fly (15-20 mm) that lives in hardwoods and garden visiting many kind of flowers; both wild and cultured. Adults are seen from june to september.
Larvas develops in nests of common wasps (Vespa vulgata).
Camera: Pentax K5 + 100mm/2.8 macro.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2013
Submitted on Mar 7, 2015
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Thanks a lot, Mark! I like this community!
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