Conférence : lumière sur les syrphes

Appearances can be deceptive! Known for imitating Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, bumblebees, hornets, etc.), hoverflies are Diptera insects, an order that includes flies, horseflies, mosquitoes, etc., and have a single pair of adult wings.

The aim is to lure away any predators who, on seeing the patterns and colors, might pass by thinking they're looking at an animal capable of defending itself. This phenomenon is known as Batesian mimicry (passing oneself off as something dangerous or...