Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella bombylians, confirmed by N. Jones

Posted by Isidro on 15-06-2009 17:32
#1

If it's a Volucella obviously only could be V. bombylians, but there are other genus with perfect batesian mimicry to the genus Bombus. Could somebody give me a more sure ID?

Location: Valdelinares, Teruel, NE Spain. 1900 meters above sea.
Habitat: Over a flower of Succisa sp.
Date: Yesterday.
Size: The same than a Volucella zonaria.

I have two more pics if they are needed for ID.

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Thanks
Isidro

Edited by Isidro on 15-06-2009 17:53

Posted by conopid on 15-06-2009 17:41
#2

Yes V bombylans

Posted by Isidro on 15-06-2009 17:52
#3

Thanks for confirmation!