Hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria), a large hoverfly that uses mimicry for protection from predators, UK

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Size: 3098px × 2065px
Location: Surrey, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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