Bumblebee Hoverfly - Volucella bombylans

An excellent mimic of a bumble bee that can be found widespread over much of the UK. The preferred habitat of this hoverfly is urban wasteland, hedgerows and woodland margins. Can be found from May to September and peaking in June. The female will lay her eggs in the nests of bumble bees and wasps where the larvae will feed on the debris and the occasional bee larvae.

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