Lesser Hornet Hoverfly
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Volucella inanis
Very common residents in Britain.
Flies from May-September.
They have three yellow bands on an otherwise black abdomen and thus closely resemble Wasps in a form of mimicry.
The first two bands are completely or partially interrupted by a black wedge.
The head has feather-like antennae and the wings have darkened patches in the middle and on the tip.