Pellucid Hoverfly
Volucella pellucens
A large black-and-white hoverfly found along woodland edges, hedgerows, parks, and flower-rich clearings across much of Europe. Adults feed on nectar and pollen, often hovering neatly before settling on umbels and bramble flowers. Larvae live inside wasp nests, where they scavenge debris and may feed on wasp larvae. Its pale translucent patch on the abdomen and wasp mimicry help it avoid predators despite being harmless.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Pellucid Hoverfly