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Posted on 07-04-2022 21:13
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Another flower visitor in our garden in the Rhineland near Cologne, here on peppermint plants on 12 August 2021. Length about 15 mm. Volucella pellucens (female)? I’d be grateful if you could check the ID.
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Hi Hans Theo, female Volucella pellucens is correct!
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
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Hi Eric,
thanks a lot. I'm very grateful for your support.
Best wishes,
Hans Theo
 
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