Hornet Hoverfly?
- 12 Aug, 2021
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This looks larger than the usual Hoverflies in my garden. Anyone able to verify if it is a Hornet Hoverfly please? It was on a Pyracantha.
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Julia, when I looked at images for Hoverflies earlier, I found that there is a larger type called 'Hornet Hoverfly' which has really confused me! It was quite a size . . .
12 Aug, 2021
it has the patterns of a hornet hoverfly Volucella zonaria, and going by its size on the pyracantha leaf I 'd say yes it was.
it is one of the largest UK hoverflies, it mimics a hornet so it is less likely to be predator on.
12 Aug, 2021
Thanks Sbg, I was fascinated by it and followed it around the garden for a few minutes. It finally settled on the Pyracantha long enough for me to photograph it.
12 Aug, 2021
We learn something new everyday. :-)
13 Aug, 2021
Certainly do . . . I have seen this insect again today . . . must be liking the plants in my garden!
13 Aug, 2021
Well what self respecting insect wouldn't Shirely?
13 Aug, 2021
Julia, you say all the right things! :o))
13 Aug, 2021
Lol! I try ;-))
15 Aug, 2021
:o)))
15 Aug, 2021
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I'm still going for a Hoverfly.
12 Aug, 2021