Volucella on Helichrysum by durleybeachbum

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 16, 2015

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The Hoverfly Volucella zonaria in my garden Their larvae live in the nests of social wasps that build in tree cavities, including the Hornet. They are scavengers amongst the debris in the bottom of the nest cavity. Another Here

Comments (19)

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Katraz

9:29AM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Must grow some Helichrysum next year they seem to be a hotspot for bugs.

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Juliette.Gribnau

9:57AM | Sun, 16 August 2015

superb capture; interesting info

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jayfar

1:19PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Excellent capture Andrea. I have had a visit from another one today and have not down loaded yet.

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aksirp

2:19PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

beautiful clear and stunning colors - in your garden i think?

aksirp

2:19PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

stupid me, of course in your garden!

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helanker

2:33PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

What a gorgeous shot you took here and the colors are so beautiful. !!

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Faemike55

3:48PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Crystal clear capture I just learned something new. cool information

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jendellas

4:20PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

He has a lovely furry body & a posh name!!!

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pat40

4:40PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Gorgeous pic Andrea

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X-PaX

4:41PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Excellent capture Andrea.

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MrsRatbag

5:49PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Marvelous clarity, what a great shot! Those flowers seem quite popular with the insects in your garden.

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kaward

7:50PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Cracking shot Andrea! The simple structured flowers have brought you some real delightful visiting bugs. I bet you sit hours beside them with your shutter finger ready !

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kgb224

9:55PM | Sun, 16 August 2015

Stunning capture Andrea. Is that the same specie of visitor there in the out of focus background? God bless.

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wysiwig

12:29AM | Mon, 17 August 2015

A very pretty flower although I don't imagine that's why they are attracted to it. An outstanding capture.

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jocko500

1:56AM | Mon, 17 August 2015

amazing work

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danapommet

3:28AM | Mon, 17 August 2015

Two incredible photos and zooms. Have you ever been stung?

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auntietk

6:16AM | Mon, 17 August 2015

Pin sharp, and perfect dof. I love the orange Echinacea dancing in the background.

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irisinthespring

9:17PM | Mon, 17 August 2015

Fabulous capture!

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CavalierLady

6:53PM | Thu, 20 August 2015

The image, as previewed on this page is just stellar in clarity - a perfect image!
Full size zoom is nearly twice the size and I have to scroll across - :( and quality is reduced.

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