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Volucella zonaria

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

This fly is very similar to Volucella inanis but larger at 15.5-19.5mm. Other Physical differences are that the second sternite (On abdomen) is Chestnut Brown and not yellow. The second sternite on the underside is a black 'V' and not yellow. The wings are amber infused.

The adults are often seen feeding on nectar from flowers, like this specimen, which was feeding on Buddlea flowers. The larvae are scavengers and predators in nests of social wasps.

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27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
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27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010

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  • 27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 27 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • 19 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The amber infused wings and chestnut brown second sternite can be clearly seen.
  • 19 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The amber infused wings and black second sternite on the underside of the abdomen can be clearly seen.
  • 19 Aug 2010 - Volucella zonaria. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The black second sternite on the underside of the abdomen can be clearly seen.
  • DickRoman

    on August 27, 2010

    spectacular

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