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Posted: 04 Aug 2023

Taken: 03 Aug 2023

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1/1000 • f/5.6 • 150.0 mm • ISO 800 •

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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly •
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Volucella zonaria •
Keith Burton •
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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) (+PiP)

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) (+PiP)
Adults of the Hornet Mimic Hoverfly can reach 2 cm in length, and it is the largest hoverfly species in the UK.

The Hoverfly mimics the Hornet both in size and in appearance, and even makes a similar buzzing noise while flying, but it is absolutely harmless to humans.

Taken in my garden yesterday on one of my Buddleia bushes. Both images are cropped as I was using my 40-150mm zoom lens, so I wouldn't frighten it off.

Jean Paul Capdeville, Frans Schols, ROL/Photo, Aschi "Freestone" and 20 other people have particularly liked this photo

28 comments - The latest ones
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Another beautiful close-up, Keith !
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you kind sir.
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful close-up Keith.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Many thanks Jaap.
2 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
One happy insect enjoying its find. Beautifully captured, Keith!
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Thank you very much Eunice.
2 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
You did well, Keith. A super capture indeed….stealth and a zoom can be most beneficial !
Have a cracker weekend
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Diana Australis club
Thank you so much Diana.........I'm pleased you approve!
2 years ago.
 Jean-louis Thiaudiere
Jean-louis Thiaudier… club
Superbes détails Keith!!!
Agréable Week end.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier… club
Glad you like them Jean-louis...........thanks very much............and have a pleasant weekend yourself.
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Aber sie hat sich auch die schönste Blüte für den Fotografen ausgesucht,dass sie sich so schön auch abhebt lieber Keith und du hast sie in beiden Aufnahmen perfekt mit den Details aufgenommen,es sind beide Varianten interessant und schön,toll hast du den Fokus gesetzt immer :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
I'm really please that you like my photos of this huge hoverfly Güni............they have been visiting my garden for a few years now.........although they were late to arrive this year.

Thank you for your kind and generous comments.
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Excelente y bello macro.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
Thank you so much Marije.................it's very kind of you to drop in and comment.
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
ziet er goed uit keith
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Thanks Fred..........glad you think so.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
I have to agree they do look like a hornet, Two superb images especially the pip which is awesome full screen Keith,

Have a good weekend and let's hope the weather picks up soon.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
That's exactly what I thought the first time I saw them! They're amazing aren't they/.

Glad you like the photos Roger............and thanks for commenting!
2 years ago.
 Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel club
Du machst so tolle Fotos!
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Luis Miguel club
Glad you think so Luis................you're very kind, thank you!
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
My fave for the PIP, seem she is heading to you… but is your camera (or you) a juicy flower? LOL, joking of course.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
Thanks Isabel...........when I use PiPs I always find it difficult to decide which one shout be the main image.

It was moving towards me...........but very slowly. They're quite easy to capture because they are so slow, but they also seem to spend ages on the flower before moving on.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Xata club has replied to Keith Burton club
Buddleia (which we don't have here) are told to be a treat for bees and butterflies too.
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
The common name for Buddleia in England is the Butterfly Bush. I have purple and white ones in the garden,.
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Ausgezeichnete Aufnahmen, Keith!
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to trester88 club
Thank Wilhelm.............glad you like them.
2 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
OHHH very beautiful this syrphe je ne l'ai encore jamais vu
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to ROL/Photo club
Many thanks Roland. I'm pleased you like these photos and I'm happy to have shown you something new!
2 years ago.

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