Can you identify flying beastie creating a buzz in Braunston?

Basking in the sunshine.Basking in the sunshine.
Basking in the sunshine.
This large winged insect is creating a buzz in Braunston.

The picture was taken by Fran Haynes, who lives in the village.

She was surprised to discover the large colourful chap on her car.

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"The general consensus is that it could be a mimic hornet hover fly, or cicada killer wasp," she said.

"But whatever it was, it was happily basking in the sunshine on our car!"

Can you identify this big winged chap? Please email [email protected]

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