Bee of the day: Andrena fulva, the tawny mining bee. The honey bee sized females are absolutely unmistakeable – I spotted this very fresh specimen from about five metres away, and knew immediately what she was. The males are much … Continued
This is my first female Andrena fulva of the year, and I think she’s gorgeous in her red and black plush outfit. She’s about the size of a honey bee, and with that dramatic colouring is one of the most … Continued