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Volucella inanis

True Flies (Diptera) > Hoverfly (Syrphidae) > Volucella inanis

This fly is very similar to Volucella zonaria but smaller at 12.25 - 14.25mm. Other Physical differences are that the second sternite (On abdomen) is yellow and not Chestnut Brown. The second sternite on the underside is a yellow 'V' and not black. The wings are less amber infused.

The adults are often seen feeding on nectar from flowers. The larvae are ectoparasites on larvae of social wasps.

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28 July 2010 - Volucella inanis. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The second sternite is yellow.
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28 July 2010 - Volucella inanis. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
The second sternite is yellow.

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  • 09 Sep 2010 -  Volucella inanis at Plant Farm, Waterlooville. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 09 Sep 2010 -  Volucella inanis at Plant Farm, Waterlooville. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 30 July 2010 - Volucella inanis. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The second sternite is yellow.
  • 28 July 2010 - Volucella inanis. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The second sternite is yellow.
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