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Volucella inflata? --> confirmed
Michael Stemmer
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Posted on 16-05-2025 06:52
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 Hello,

is my determination correct?

Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, Stux hill, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), nearby deciduous forest (oak, beech ...), May 15th, 2025.

Thankls in advance for an answer,

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 Volucella inflata is correct and it's a male.
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
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 Thanks, Eric, for your confirmation!

Greetings from the Stux hill,

Michael
 
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