Volucella zonaria

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Volucella zonaria

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20-09-2010, 07:43 PM

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Volucella zonaria

Just seen a couple of these recently, very impressive insect and slightly alarming

They're about 1 - 1.5 inches long and Hornet-like but with the 'jizz' of a hoverfly. Didn't have camera with me so no photos unfortunately.

Robin

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