Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides:
This Bumblebee mimic hoverfly (Eriozona syrphoides), was seen at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere on 6th September 2016 by Richard Rowlandson who took the photos attached.
This is a rare species in Cheshire. Roger Morris of the Hoverfly Recording Scheme confirmed the identity.
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