Lesser Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella inanis)

Lesser Hornet Hoverfly, a reference photo — Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Volucella inanis is a species of hoverfly belonging to the family Syrphidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Hornet Hoverfly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Volucella elegans

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Volucella
Species: Volucella inanis

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