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Hoverfly: Volucella pellucens
As well as being a large and distinctive hoverfly, Volucella pellucens also has a very interesting biology. Like other species of the genus Volucella, the eggs are laid in the nests of social bees and wasps (a very hazardous operation which often leads to the death of the female) where the larvae feed (unmolested) on the detritus of the colony.
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Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1. |
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Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder. |
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