Criorhina ranunculi
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 of Criorhina ranunculi
 

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