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Hoverfly

DateFri 2012-01-27

A female hoverfly: Volucella inanis (Diptera: Syrphidae).  With its broad yellow face this species mimics the hornet Vespa crabro.

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-08-03.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |

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