Red Bartsia Bee (Melitta tricincta) found wherever there's Bartsia, which is pretty much right across Chesworth Farm. It's mainly concentrated in the SE of the UK with numbers apparently declining! @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social #bartsia #chesworthfarm

Aspirant orchids - Sainfoin and Red Bartsia. Nice try.

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