A hover fly mimicking a wasp resting on a Bromeliad flower

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Hover flies mimic wasps so that they appear dangerous. This confuses predators that may leave the fly alone.

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Size: 3925px × 2617px
Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Anna Koetz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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