Hoverfly, Volucella Bombylans, Syrphidae, Diptera. A Mimic of the Red-tailed Bumblebee.

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Hoverfly, Volucella Bombylans, Syrphidae, Diptera. A Mimic of the Red-tailed Bumblebee. This species occurs in several forms each of which mimics a particular species of bumblebee. Another variation mimics the white-tailed bumblebee.

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Size: 3554px × 4920px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © Naturepix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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