30 Jul 2010

Hoverfly

I think this is a bumblebee although I have not seen one before it was larger than a honey bee but smaller than the usual sized bumble bee, nevertheless it was a great insect. Thanks for the ID of hoverfly

3 comments:

  1. Warren Baker30 July 2010 at 19:22

    Your 'bumble bee' is a hoverfly Dave. not sure which type though :-)

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  2. Lancashire and Lakeland Outback Adventure Wildlife Safaris30 July 2010 at 20:57

    One of the Volucellas that one Dave (eyes meet at the top so a male)- not sure which one though

    Cheers

    Davo

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  3. Roger Morris27 December 2014 at 20:53

    This is Volucella zonaria. Details of where and when it was seen would be welcome by the Hoverfly Recording Scheme. If you want IDs then do try the UK Hoverflies Facebook group

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