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Diddlydee feddit.uk Diddlydee@feddit.uk
Joined: 2024-07-23
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Sun fly. They buzz when resting which is curious behaviour.
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Kirp123 lemmy.world Kirp123@lemmy.world
Joined: 2025-02-06
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They are trying to mimic a wasp so I assume the buzzing is part of that.
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Diddlydee feddit.uk Diddlydee@feddit.uk
Joined: 2024-07-23
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Kirp123 wrote:
They are trying to mimic a wasp so I assume the buzzing is part of that.

Yes, but wasps generally buzz when flying only. These guys vibrate their thoracic flight muscles but keep the wings flat.
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