Volucella arctica

Johnson, 1916

Arctic Swiftwing

Volucella arctica is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae, described by Johnson in 1916. It is a bumblebee mimic, like other members of its , and is known by the Arctic Swiftwing. The species is part of the Volucellini tribe, which comprises large, robust hoverflies that often exhibit of bumblebees.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Volucella arctica: /vɔˈlʊkɛlə ɑrkˈtɪkə/

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