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Posted: 19 Jul 2020

Taken: 29 Jul 2019

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1/320 • f/5.0 • 10.3 mm • ISO 100 •

Canon PowerShot SX610 HS

4.5-81.0 mm

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Volucella zonaria •
Hemp agrimony •
Hornet hoverfly •
Eupatorium cannabinum •

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Hornet hoverfly - Volucella zonaria

Hornet hoverfly - Volucella zonaria
A Hornet hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) on Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) in my garden in south-west Sheffield.

Despite its fearsome appearance, this harmless insect is a true fly (Diptera) and not a hornet which it mimics wonderfully! At just over an inch (2.5 cm) long, this is the largest hoverfly found in the UK. It's range seems to be extending northwards in recent years.

Frans Schols, Roger (Grisly), Colin Ashcroft, neira-Dan have particularly liked this photo

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 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
belle capture avec de beaux détails
4 years ago.
 Earthwatcher
Earthwatcher club
Merci neira-Dan!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Great colours and a superb close up
4 years ago.
 Earthwatcher
Earthwatcher club
Thank you, Roger!
4 years ago.

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