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Posted on 11-04-2022 21:18
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 Another syrphid visiting garden flowers in our garden in Mechernich (Rhineland, Germany) on 24 August 2021. Length slightly more than 2 cm. Volucella zonaria? Thank you for checking the ID.
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 Hi Hans Theo, V. zonaria female is absolutely correct for that impressing beatuy.
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
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 Hi Eric,
thanks for checking the ID, and I'm absolutely with you as far as the impressive beauty is concerned.
Best wishes,
Hans Theo
 
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