David Element
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________Flies 62 – Lesser Hornet Hoverflies
LESSER HORNET HOVERFLY Volucella inanis (m)
LESSER HORNET HOVERFLY Volucella inanis (m)
LESSER HORNET HOVERFLY Volucella inanis (m)
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The Lesser Hornet
Hoverfly Volucella inanis is the smaller of two similarly marked and convincing
hornet mimics in the UK belonging to the genus Volucella (the Banded or Hornet Hoverfly V. zonaria being the other – noticeably larger and more
robust, and with thicker abdominal stripes and brown thoracic markings). Both species
buzz loudly when in flight, enhancing this subterfuge. The strategy works well
as a deterrent to most predatory birds, but these harmless insects are likely
to be summarily swatted by many humans because of their fear of social wasps.
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