Merodon equestris

Narcissus Bulb Fly

Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly, is a medium to large hoverfly and bee mimic. The larvae develop in plant bulbs. the adults are pollen and nectar feeders. Habitat is gernerally woodland, but also gardens.

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Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly with Honey Bee, Apis mellifera

Merodon & Honeybee

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Merodon & Honeybee

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Merodon equestris

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Merodon equestris

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly. Merodon is a bee mimic (top) shown here with a Honey Bee worker, Apis mellifera at a hive entrance. West Wood, Redmire. March.

Slide 2: Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly. Merodon is a bee mimic (bottom) shown here with a Honey Bee worker, Apis mellifera at a hive entrance. West Wood, Redmire. March.

Slide 3: Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly. Bee hive entrance. West Wood, Redmire. March.

Slide 4: Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly. Bee hive entrance. West Wood, Redmire. March.

Slide 5: Merodon equestris, Narcissus Bulb Fly. Bee hive entrance. West Wood, Redmire. March.