Bee fly Bombylius major.
A fairly common bee mimic. Often seen hovering or at rest in sunny places.
Eggs are laid in the nests of solitary bees and wasps where they hatch and eat the host's larvae.

Albums: Species Threatened by Sainsburys, BIOD NOW
Location: Abney

Add a Comment

You need to register with Sustainable Hackney to add comments!

Register with Sustainable Hackney

Contact us

Contacts

Email: info@sustainablehackney.org.uk

Twitter: @SustainHackney

Facebook: @SustainHackney


Mailing list


Membership

Many local organisations and individual members support our work. Find out more.

@SustainHackney

© 2024   Created by Sustainable Hackney   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service