A bumblebee mimic: the hoverfly Volucella bombylans
Volucella bombylans, Ringstead Downs, 5th June 2016
These two forms were on the wing together and both numerous in Ringstead Downs in early June- the upper form presumably a mimic of Red-tailed Bumblebee, the lower of Garden Bumblebee
I have seen a number of both of these at Ringstead Downs but they wouldn't stay still for a photo!
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