Criorhina
ranunculi is one of the large Bumble bee mimicing
hoverflies, which flies during the early Spring/Summer
period. It is often recorded at Sallow blossom, where it
will chase Bumble bees with vigour. This one was found
resting on a Birch trunk at Sherwood Forest CP in late
May 2010.
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UK distribution ofCriorhina
ranunculi
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map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.