Hornet Hoverfly

Volucella zonaria

About

The hornet hoverfly is Britain's largest hoverfly and a convincing hornet mimic. It has spread northwards in recent decades and now breeds regularly in southern England.

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Quick Facts

Category: Insect
Latin name: Volucella zonaria
IUCN Status: LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.