Hornet mimic hoverfly

The #Hornet mimic #hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) is one of the largest and most impressive flies in Britain. The hoverfly looks like a dangerous, stinging hornet but is actually harmless.

[spobicity]

Beautiful insect. I saw one for the first time today.

[LilLouise]

Just spotted one, never knew hoverflies could get that big. My partner thought it actually was a hornet. Very apt name.

[sherrieskey]

Saw my first one today and it was beautiful 😍

[endernightblade]

one just flew in front of me yesterday, it was wild

[alanthecat]

I have one in.my kitchen presently rather large