A bulb fly (Merodon equestris). Bulb flies are important economic pests of bulb crops like onions and daffodils: their larvae feed on the bulbs. A very variable species in terms of colouration with different forms mimicking different species of bumblebee.
Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
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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