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bumblebee mimikry
Norbert
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Posted on 05-06-2010 20:39
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 Dear experts;

Enclsoed a syrphid I found in my garden in Amstetten / Lower Austria at 300m yesterday.
This obviously tries to look like Bombus pratorum. I frequently find Arctophila bombiformis in our area, but this one clearly is different (orange abdomen instead of white)

Anybody could give me hints?

Thanks and best regards;

Norbert.
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 2nd pic - more available,,,
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 A syrphid, too: Merodon equestris.
 
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