Hover-flies are common and widespread members of the fly family that do a lot of pollination. The Banded Hover-fly mimics the wasp to protect itself

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Hover-flies are common and widespread members of the fly family that do a lot of pollination. The Banded Hover-fly mimics the wasp to protect itself from predators.

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Location: Jugger Howe, North Yorkshire Moors National park
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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