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!

[Pat]

What a whopper! I bet he doesn't have to worry too much about predators. Lovely find and shot and love your title 😁

[Lena Nau]

Fantastic clarity and details.

[Lesley]

@pattyblue Haha thank you.

[Lesley]

@lenanau Thank you Lena. To be fair, I had a very patient subject.

[Carole Sandford]

Fantastic close up!

[Lesley]

@carole_sandford Thank you Carole. I was a bit nervous getting so close especially as we thought it might be a hornet.

[Marilyn G M]

perfect focus!

[Demetrice A. Worley]

Stunning capture!

[Lesley]

@demetriceworley Thank you Demetrice

[Lesley]

@mgmurray You’re very kind. Thank you

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh super capture :)

[Lesley]

@koalagardens Thank you so much

[JackieR]

Thank you I saw one of these last week in my garden. Great details

[Lesley]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thank you Jackie. Fabulous mimics aren’t they?

[Speedwell]

Great close up....so glad I didn't see This hover fly though!

[Annie-Sue]

amazing focus!