The eyes of the female Banded Hoverfly do not meet in the centre of the head like the males. They are superb mimic of wasps but are harmless

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The eyes of the female Banded Hoverfly do not meet in the centre of the head like the males. They are superb mimic of wasps but are harmless nectar feeders that are important pollinators

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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