Mimicking the feared Wasp, these Banded Hoverfly are harmless nectar drinkers and perform the vital duty of pollination on many plants
Mimicking the feared Wasp, these Banded Hoverfly are harmless nectar drinkers and perform the vital duty of pollination on many plants
Size: 5000px × 3275px
Location: Sutton Bank, North York National Park, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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