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Photo 257
I'm just a big softie really
Volucella Zonaria. We thought it was a hornet until we looked it up. Turns out it is also known as a Hornet Mimic Hover Fly. It really was HUGE!
14th August 2019
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Pat
What a whopper! I bet he doesn't have to worry too much about predators. Lovely find and shot and love your title 😁
August 14th, 2019
Lena Nau
Fantastic clarity and details.
August 14th, 2019
Lesley
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@pattyblue
Haha thank you.
August 14th, 2019
Lesley
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@lenanau
Thank you Lena. To be fair, I had a very patient subject.
August 14th, 2019
Carole Sandford
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Fantastic close up!
August 14th, 2019
Lesley
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@carole_sandford
Thank you Carole. I was a bit nervous getting so close especially as we thought it might be a hornet.
August 14th, 2019
Marilyn G M
perfect focus!
August 15th, 2019
Demetrice A. Worley
Stunning capture!
August 15th, 2019
Lesley
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@demetriceworley
Thank you Demetrice
August 15th, 2019
Lesley
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@mgmurray
You’re very kind. Thank you
August 15th, 2019
KoalaGardens🐨
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oh super capture :)
August 15th, 2019
Lesley
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@koalagardens
Thank you so much
August 15th, 2019
JackieR
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Thank you I saw one of these last week in my garden. Great details
August 16th, 2019
Lesley
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@30pics4jackiesdiamond
Thank you Jackie. Fabulous mimics aren’t they?
August 16th, 2019
Speedwell
Great close up....so glad I didn't see This hover fly though!
August 16th, 2019
Annie-Sue
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amazing focus!
August 18th, 2019
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