Sunday, 26 March 2017

Andrena Bees-A-Go-Go

Today, as well as the ever present fast moving hairy footed flower bees, I've seen other little bees on the go, little solitary bees, possibly relatives of the tawny mining bees (Andrena Fulva) that are also hurtling around everywhere.

Indeed Andrena. This is the generic name for the mining bee family, and this specimen is possibly denticulata looking at the guides I've seen. It was enjoying the last blossoming tree in the park orchard, while brimstones, small torts and a comma butterflies around on this most gorgeous day of the year so far.

Enjoy the sun!

Si

All text and images copyright CreamCRackeredNature 26.03.17




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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 March 2017 at 14:23

    I watched a tawny mining bee today. Gorgeous little thing. No hairy footed flower bees out here yet.

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  2. Caroline Gill27 March 2017 at 07:09

    Lovely photos. It seems as though we are all enjoying bees and Lesser Celandine at the moment. Thank you for your comment.

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  3. Simon Douglas Thompson27 March 2017 at 07:36

    Thank you all, it's a bit cold and grey today so I've not seen any buzzers or flutters

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  4. Bob Bushell27 March 2017 at 11:19

    Nice to watch - the bee and the flowers.

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  5. Simon Douglas Thompson27 March 2017 at 11:34

    Thank you Bob!

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  6. Midmarsh John27 March 2017 at 22:56

    Lovely first shot there. Insect life is certainly taking advantage of any decent Sunshine now.

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  7. Simon Douglas Thompson29 March 2017 at 06:20

    Indeed John, thank you!

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