Introduction The Orange-tip Mining Bee (Andrena fulvago) is a small, early-flying solitary bee best known for the subtle orange colouring on the tips of the males’ antennae. Active mainly in
Introduction The Grey-patched Mining Bee (Andrena nitida) is a medium-sized solitary bee that is often noticed in spring due to the pale grey patches of hair on its thorax. Active
Introduction The Shaggy Furrow Bee (Lasioglossum villosulum) is a small but distinctive solitary bee, named for its noticeably hairy appearance compared to other furrow bees. Active mainly from late spring
Introduction The Cliff Mining Bee (Andrena thoracica) is a large, early-flying solitary bee that stands out for its size and powerful build. Active mainly in spring, it is one of
Introduction The Harebell Carpenter Bee (Chelostoma campanularum) is a small, specialist solitary bee closely associated with harebells and related bellflowers. Active in early to mid-summer, it is easily overlooked due
Introduction The Small Scissor Bee (Chelostoma florisomne) is a tiny, specialist solitary bee that often goes unnoticed due to its size and quiet behaviour. Active in late spring and early
Introduction The Silvery Leafcutter Bee (Megachile leachella) is a compact, coastal specialist that becomes active in early to mid-summer. It is best known for its pale, silvery appearance and its
Introduction The Orange-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus) is a small but noticeable solitary bee, best recognised by the warm orange colouring on its legs and its habit of nesting in
Introduction The Pantaloon Bee (Dasypoda hirtipes) is one of the UK’s most eye-catching solitary bees, instantly recognisable by the enormous, bright orange pollen brushes on the hind legs of the
Introduction Yellow-faced Bees (Hylaeus species) are a group of small, slender solitary bees found throughout much of the UK. They are named for the distinctive yellow or pale facial markings
Introduction The Orange-tip Mining Bee (Andrena fulvago) is a small, early-flying solitary bee best known for the subtle orange colouring on the tips of the males’ antennae. Active mainly in
Introduction The Grey-patched Mining Bee (Andrena nitida) is a medium-sized solitary bee that is often noticed in spring due to the pale grey patches of hair on its thorax. Active
Introduction The Shaggy Furrow Bee (Lasioglossum villosulum) is a small but distinctive solitary bee, named for its noticeably hairy appearance compared to other furrow bees. Active mainly from late spring
Introduction The Cliff Mining Bee (Andrena thoracica) is a large, early-flying solitary bee that stands out for its size and powerful build. Active mainly in spring, it is one of
Introduction The Harebell Carpenter Bee (Chelostoma campanularum) is a small, specialist solitary bee closely associated with harebells and related bellflowers. Active in early to mid-summer, it is easily overlooked due
Introduction The Small Scissor Bee (Chelostoma florisomne) is a tiny, specialist solitary bee that often goes unnoticed due to its size and quiet behaviour. Active in late spring and early
Introduction The Silvery Leafcutter Bee (Megachile leachella) is a compact, coastal specialist that becomes active in early to mid-summer. It is best known for its pale, silvery appearance and its
Introduction The Orange-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus) is a small but noticeable solitary bee, best recognised by the warm orange colouring on its legs and its habit of nesting in
Introduction The Pantaloon Bee (Dasypoda hirtipes) is one of the UK’s most eye-catching solitary bees, instantly recognisable by the enormous, bright orange pollen brushes on the hind legs of the
Introduction Yellow-faced Bees (Hylaeus species) are a group of small, slender solitary bees found throughout much of the UK. They are named for the distinctive yellow or pale facial markings
Introduction Creating a wildlife friendly low maintenance garden UK doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. With a few smart choices in low maintenance garden design, you can enjoy a space that largely looks after
Introduction The Ruderal Bumblebee (Bombus veteranus) is a scarce and distinctive bumblebee in the UK, most often associated with flower-rich grassland, road verges, and lightly managed countryside. Active mainly from late spring through summer, it
Introduction: Best Firewood Types for Pizza Ovens and Fireplaces If you’ve invested in a wood‑fired pizza oven or enjoy the comfort of a fireplace, the type of firewood you choose makes a big difference. The