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A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

A solitary bee visiting the blue flower of green alkanet

Osmia bicornis or O. cornuta?

All photos of the same individual bee.

#SolitaryBees #Bees #NorthantsWildlife

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Are you a keen gardener?

New #OpenAccess work in #RESInsectConsDiv finds that if you want to provide #pollinator nesting habitat, you should cut dead perennial stems in their first winter.
doi.org/10.1111/icad.70081

#SolitaryBees
@manusaunders.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social

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Macro photograph of an Ashy Mining Bee in a Staffordshire garden.

Macro photograph of an Ashy Mining Bee in a Staffordshire garden.

First Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) of the year, in our #Staffs garden yesterday. One of my favourites; this female warming-up on my finger. #bees #SolitaryBees #garden #pollinators

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A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

The back end of a female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

The back end of a female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) emerges from her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) emerges from her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in a flint wall.

A female Osmia cornuta (European Orchard Bee) at her nest hole in the wall of the chancel of Ranworth church, Norfolk.

Seen on today's bike ride with @vannabartlett.bsky.social.

A new bee for Norfolk, confirmed by @timstrudwick.bsky.social a couple of days ago.

#SolitaryBees #Bees #UKWildlife

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Spring!
#wales #Cymru #pollinators #bees #solitarybees #honeybees #dandelions #primrose #ladybird

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Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes)

Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes)

Gwynne's Mining Bee (Andrena bicolor)

Gwynne's Mining Bee (Andrena bicolor)

Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus)

Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus)

Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus)

Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus)

Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes), Gwynne's Mining Bee (Andrena bicolor) & Black Oil Beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) in West #Norfolk this morning. #bees #pollinators #solitarybees #oilbeetles #bugsky #insects #beetles

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First Red Mason Bee of the year spotted in the garden. Osmia bicornis #solitarybees #naturgarten #gardening

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A solitary bee sits next to its overwinter nest as it tries to warm up in the early morning sun.

A solitary bee sits next to its overwinter nest as it tries to warm up in the early morning sun.

My anger right now is righteous. So instead, have some bees.

#solitarybees #pollinators #insectsarecool

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Pleased & surprised to spot this female Buffish Mining Bee (Andrena nigroaenea) on my urban dog walk just now. I think this is my first #Norwich record. Spotted whilst admiring Hairy-footed Flower Bees on a large area of Red Dead Nettle that has not been mown down! #bees #bugsky #solitarybees

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A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers.

A female Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Anthophora plumipes, visiting Primrose flowers in our back garden.

#SolitaryBees #Bees #UKWildlife

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Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva).

Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva).

There are plenty of Tawny Mining #Bees in my garden right now. This male one was resting on a primula flower when I saw it, and it allowed me to take a few pictures.

#solitarybees #bugsky #insects #pollinators #insectthursday

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A close up photo of two red mason bees mating, whilst perched on a blue muscari flower head. The photo is portrait in orientation, with the muscari flowers on the lef side of the frame. The flower head is made up of what look like littlel blue barrels, hanging downwards, with the petals slightly paler at the liip. The bees are facing up, and are viewed side on. The male is clasping the back of the female, and has an orange/red fluffy body with darker stripes. He has pale orange hairs on his face, and antennae which are noticeably longer that the femails. Although the female is larger in size all that can really be seen of her is her black head and eyes.

A close up photo of two red mason bees mating, whilst perched on a blue muscari flower head. The photo is portrait in orientation, with the muscari flowers on the lef side of the frame. The flower head is made up of what look like littlel blue barrels, hanging downwards, with the petals slightly paler at the liip. The bees are facing up, and are viewed side on. The male is clasping the back of the female, and has an orange/red fluffy body with darker stripes. He has pale orange hairs on his face, and antennae which are noticeably longer that the femails. Although the female is larger in size all that can really be seen of her is her black head and eyes.

I'm slowly starting to feel better after the removal of my disagreeable appendix. Managed 10mins in the garden, to appreciate the β˜€οΈ. Not up to managing the camera, but used my phone to snap these two Red Mason #solitarybees having a quickie. #invertebrates #wildlifefrommywindow

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I made these cob bricks to a @johnwalterswildife.bsky.social recipe 2-3 years ago and only now have they been accepted by their intended recipient, a female Anthophora plumipes. #SolitaryBees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @cathhodsman.bsky.social

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How to care for Mason Bees, Hatching, Overwintering
How to care for Mason Bees, Hatching, Overwintering YouTube video by Sustainable Today

How To Care for Mason Bees, Hatching, Overwintering

youtu.be/FCmK8P6sWf4?...

#MasonBees #bees #pollinators #farming #gardening #SolitaryBees

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Getting Started With Mason Bees Mini Documentary - Everything BEGINNERS Need To Know
Getting Started With Mason Bees Mini Documentary - Everything BEGINNERS Need To Know YouTube video by Nature Yardlife

Mason Bees: Everything You Need To Know

youtu.be/3eDGDYGHXLk?... πŸ™‚

#SolitaryBees #Bees #Pollinators #NativePollinators #Farming #Gardening #Pollination #Food #OrchardBees

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Say hello to my new crazy bee visitor. I’d like a pint of what she’s on!
She’s a Female, Hairy footed bee 🐝 One of the first solitary bees to emerge from her winter slumber. So glad to be able to provide her with nectar from my Pulmonaria 🌸🌿
#InsectThursday #bees #solitarybees #hairyfootedbee

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BBC Four - My Garden of a Thousand Bees Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn sets out to film over 60 species of bee in his garden.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... this lovely film is on TV now or Iplayer #solitarybees

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Nomada fucata, Painted Nomad Bee (I think) #solitarybees #pollinators #naturgarten #wildspaces

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Male Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga)

Male Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga)

Pleased to discover several male Grey-backed Mining Bees (Andrena vaga) have emerged from the West Pottergate #Norwich colony. Hopefully some females will emerge soon to secure their future at this site. #bees #solitarybees #bugsky
@timstrudwick.bsky.social @vannabartlett.bsky.social

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Macro photograph of a Bee-fly in our Staffordshire garden.

Macro photograph of a Bee-fly in our Staffordshire garden.

First Bee-fly of the year in our #Staffs garden today; Bombylius major. #bees #SolitaryBees #pollination #biodiversity

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Osmia cornuta female putting the finishing touches to a nest channel. #Spring #SolitaryBees

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Just love it when the Hairy-footed flower bees come’s out to play. It loves the Grape Hyacinths, I do have primroses too. This is a male and has the hairy third leg and foot. #Anthrophoraplumpies #solitarybees @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @ianbeavis.bsky.social

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A new garden bee species this afternoon: a male Nomada fabriciana feeding on a dandelion in my lawn. Interestingly, there are no Sutton Coldfield records for this species on iRecord, though plenty to the south and north of me. @ecorecord.bsky.social #solitarybees

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First solitary bee in the garden this year: a female Gwynne’s Mining Bee (Andrena bicolor) #solitarybees @ecorecord.bsky.social

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First Gwynne's mining #bee of #Spring here today Andrena bicolor #solitarybees on some pulmonaria.

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A warmer day today and feeling more like spring. Spotted a few Andrena bicolor males today, 04/03/2026. Staffordshire, Gentleshaw Common. #solitarybees #springishere @lisawilliams30.bsky.social Thanks for checking my ID 😁

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A good number of little male yellow leg mining bees Andrena flavipes in the garden today. This one captured resting on a hellebore flower. #solitarybees #bees

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We are at the 'try to mate with random flies' stage of the Hairy-footed flower bee life cycle here in SWLondon. #SolitaryBees @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social @cathhodsman.bsky.social @johnwalterswildife.bsky.social

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A fluffy brown bee with his tongue out (angled downwards) hovering in front of the pale purple flowers of a Red Dead Nettle plant.

A fluffy brown bee with his tongue out (angled downwards) hovering in front of the pale purple flowers of a Red Dead Nettle plant.

Another photo of a male Anthophora plumipes - tongue out ready as he approaches a Red Dead Nettle. #solitarybees #pollinators

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A fluffy brown bee with its head in the pale purple flower of a Red Dead Nettle plant, drinking up nectar.

A fluffy brown bee with its head in the pale purple flower of a Red Dead Nettle plant, drinking up nectar.

Yeah! My first Anthophora plumipes of the year! Managed to catch a photo of this male as he was busily getting nectar from a big patch of Red Dad Nettles, one of their favourite forage flowers. #solitarybees #pollinators

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