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Saturday, 18 June 2016

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
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  1. Adrian20 June 2016 at 11:55

    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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