Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria)
Introduction
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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria)
Image: © Vieve Forward Taken: 8 Sep 2021
Though large and resembling a hornet, this is in fact not a hornet but a hoverfly. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife/how-identify/know-your-hornets?gclid=CjwKCAjwyvaJBhBpEiwA8d38vPjCfZZffyi-L80KKpI0tBs7yARoJif6OwiT6zHn23OojlP-mR4XVhoCcXEQAvD_BwE
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Image Location
Latitude
51.580751
Longitude
-1.777848