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This was around 35mm to 50mm long- never seen one this huge before - Im presuming its a Hoverfly of some description??

shot with my 200-600mm lens

Les

 

[Nikon photographer]

It's a Hornet hoverfly (Volucella zonaria), totally harmless, but does look a little intimidating.

 

[alfbranch]

This was around 35mm to 50mm long- never seen one this huge before - Im presuming its a Hoverfly of some description??

Nice shot

Is one your hobbies fishing Les that was about 20mm long but they have a big wingspan up to 45mm n

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[Deleted member 34016]

Nice shot

Is one your hobbies fishing Les that was about 20mm long but they have a big wingspan up to 45mm n

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No Alf I dont fish - the size I quoted was with his wings open mate

 

[Deleted member 34016]

It's a Hornet hoverfly (Volucella zonaria), totally harmless, but does look a little intimidating.

Thank you Geoff- Its certainly intimidating