Lunar hornet moth?

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Hi

I'm trying to identify this handsome creature, photographed at Pitt Down, Hampshire, on 24th August. Is it a lunar hornet moth?

Thanks, Rupert

[Allan.W.]

Hi Rupert ,
I reckon it could be the hoverfly Volucella Inanis Regards Allan.W.

[bugboy]

I agree with Allen, that was my first instinct.

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Thank you, gentlemen, for your quick responses (it must be raining as hard where you are as it is here .......). I hadn't thought of hoverflies.

Now, if you want a real challenge, have a look at my post from August 1st (Vercors Browns) - I haven't had any responses to that one.

Regards, Rupert