RMKBX5HM–Yellow and black marked wasp mimic Migrant hoverfly, Eupeodes corollae, a UK native
RFDBR21M–Clearwing Wasp Mimic Moth perched on a green leaf.
RMF6JY7N–This moth is a wasp mimic - a classic example of Batesian mimicry. Photographed on a white background.
RM2E509H7–Wasp-mimic Mantisfly, Mantispidae.
RMM02T9T–Hoverfly (Chrysotoxum bicinctum) Male, wasp mimic. Sussex, UK
RM2JD4NCT–Hoverfly in flight, England, UK, an insect that is a wasp mimic
RFJ376T3–Chrysotoxum cautum hoverfly. Large and boldly coloured wasp mimic in the family Syrphidae, at rest on grass
RMK4H30A–Xanthogramma pedissequum. Adult male wasp mimic hoverfly found in grassland near water in Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK in early Autumn.
RF2GNKH0T–Wasp mimic moth, Satara, Maharashtra, India
RMC4Y1FB–Hoverfly, Syrphus ribesii, Derbyshire, a wasp mimic
RMKAYDE3–Female Wasp-mimic Hoverfly feeding on buddleia
RMFRN1PK–Hoverfly Myathropa florea resting on a leaf known as a Wasp mimic fly
RF2D388AW–A hover fly (Syrphid fly) in the family Syrphidae on a large yellow flower. This bee or wasp mimic hovers around flowers and feeds on their nectar.
RMEYHY6F–Parana, Brazil. Transparent winged, black and red wasp moth on buds.
RFC7NDRT–The clearwing moth, ceryx sphenodes, in Thap Lan National Park, Thailand. Believed to be a bee or wasp mimic.
RMFE07R1–Clearwing Wasp Moth (Syntomoides imaon) adult at rest on leaf, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, March
RMM4A8D5–Sphaerophoria sp., a wasp-mimic hoverfly, resting on a blade of grass
RMTRTMEX–Tenthredo maculata sawfly - a striking yellow wasp mimic, UK
RFM93WX8–A predatory assassin bug (Zelurus sp) that mimics the tarantula hawk wasp.
RMKBX5G9–Yellow and black marked wasp mimic Migrant hoverfly, Eupeodes corollae, a UK native
RFDBR1XE–Clearwing Wasp Mimic Moth perched on a green leaf.
RMDPXJRK–Wasp-mimic Hoverfly (Syrphus vitripennis), adult perched on a stinging nettle leaf at Cliffe Pools in Kent. August.
RF2C7K7ED–The hoverfly Myathropa florea mimicing wasp isolated on white background
RM2BTP6FT–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), a longhorn beetle and wasp mimic, UK
RFJ376T0–Chrysotoxum cautum hoverfly. Large and boldly coloured wasp mimic in the family Syrphidae, at rest on grass
RMF6JWF4–Leafhopper that strongly resembles a wasp. This is a fantastic example of Batesian mimicry.
RF2B73DF4–Rhene flavicomans, known as the wasp-mimic jumping spider, India
RFRW11AJ–Longhorn beetle Chlorophorus varius in Czech Republic
RMK438GE–Female Wasp-mimic Hoverfly feeding on creeping thistle
RMW3CTY6–Harmless black and yellow striped wasp mimic hoverfly in flight, flying between mauve campanula flowers in an English garden in summer
RFBN9FTE–A longhorn beetle (Leptura maculata, (?) wasp mimic
RMRKK9R5–Wasp-mimicking Hoverfly (Chrysotoxum cisalpinum) foraging on Crown daisy (Chrysanthemum coronarium), Corsica, France, May.
RFC7NDMN–The clearwing moth, ceryx sphenodes, in Thap Lan National Park, Thailand. Believed to be a bee or wasp mimic.
RMWTPG7E–A Syrphid Fly (Spilomyia longicornis) foraging on a Goldenrod flower. This fly mimics a wasp or yellowjacket.
RMM4A8D3–Scaeva pyrastri (a wasp-mimic hoverfly) feeding on Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) flowers
RM2HX176H–Slender Waisted Hoverfly, Allobaccha sp. Also known as Waisted Slender Hoverfly, Slender Hoverfly and Mimic Hoverfly, as they mimic a wasp. Feeding on
RFM93WXP–A predatory assassin bug (Zelurus sp) that mimics the tarantula hawk wasp.
RM2RK9CYD–Adult female wasp mimic UK hoverfly, Helophilus pendulus, at rest in a UK garden
RMR1ADF8–Texas Wasp Moth, Horama panthalon, on Camphor Daisy, Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
RMRH84JY–Costa Rica Moth (Cyanopelpa species) adult at rest on tree trunk, wasp mimic, Turrialba, Costa Rica, October
RM2E1YDTG–Wasp Mantidfly, Climaciella brunnea, Mantispidae. Polistes wasp mimic, paper wasp mimic.
RF2C7K7E2–The hoverfly Myathropa florea mimicing wasp isolated on white background
RMC3WMF5–A Chrysotoxum hoverfly feeding on pyracantha flowers - an excellent wasp mimic
RFJ43K2X–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis). A striking yellow and black wasp mimic in the family Cerambycidae, displaying Batesian mimicry
RMF6JPAM–Leafhopper that strongly resembles a wasp. This is a fantastic example of Batesian mimicry.
RMHMCATX–White-barred Clearwing (Synanthedon spheciformis) - a nationally scarce wasp-mimic moth of damp carr woodland
RMK4H309–Hoverfly mimicking a wasp (Xanthogramma pedissequum), adult male, found in grassland near water in Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK in early Autumn.
RMHFR0MT–A wasp-mimicking cranefly, Ctenophora flaveolata female in old beechwood.
RMW3CTYB–Harmless black and yellow striped wasp mimic hoverfly landed on and feeding (nectaring) from a campanula flower in an English garden in summer
RM2JA5N7J–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), a superb wasp mimic
RMPK96Y3–A harmless clearwing moth, mimics a stinging wasp in order to deter potential predators.
RMKA03FK–Wasp mimic UK female hoverfly, Eupeodes luniger, feeding on the blue flower of Convolvulus sabatius
RMR1ADFP–Texas Wasp Moth, Horama panthalon, on Camphor Daisy, Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
RMRH2BY8–Costa Rica Moth (Pheia elegans) adult at rest on tree trunk, wasp mimic,Turrialba, Costa Rica, October
RM2DT83GY–Syrphid Fly male, Spilomyia kahli, Syrphidae. Body Length 16 mm. Nectaring at aster. Wasp mimic.
RF2C7K7E4–The hoverfly Myathropa florea mimicing wasp isolated on white background
RMPE5EX8–Sesiidae moths are characterized by their hymenopteriform (wasps, bees) Batesian mimicry, frequently of identifiable species.
RFJ43K28–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis). A striking yellow and black wasp mimic in the family Cerambycidae, displaying Batesian mimicry
RMF6KDMH–Leafhopper that strongly resembles a wasp. This is a fantastic example of Batesian mimicry.
RMHH49EE–Thrift Clearwing (Pryopteron muscaeformis), a tiny wasp-mimic moth, perched on Thrift (Armeria maritima)
RM2GJ0AW3–Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi), colourful female spider on her web in late summer, early autumn, England, UK
RMJG5PB8–UK wildlife: a wasp mimic, Conops quadrifasciatus is a parasitoid fly whose larvae are internal parasites of bumblebees, West Yorkshire, England, UK
RMWBXC8N–Wasp Beetle, Clytus arietis, a member of the long-horn beetle family, Cerambycidae. Catbrook, Monmouthshire, Wales
RME1FHAX–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), a wasp mimic, common May-July.
RMCTTN03–Cosmosoma Wasp Moth on leaf
RFBN9H5F–Hoverfly (Xanthogramma pedissequum) on a leaf. Wasp mimic
RM2GGHT01–Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea)
RMM4A8CM–Syrphus ribesii (a common wasp-mimic hoverfly) feeding on a Dandelion/Hawkweed (Asteraceae) flower