
Bee Species Profile: Dark European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera mellifera)
How to Identify the Dark European Honey Bee The Dark European Honey Bee has a black or dark brown body with minimal banding. It thrives in gardens, forests, and meadows,

How to Identify the Dark European Honey Bee The Dark European Honey Bee has a black or dark brown body with minimal banding. It thrives in gardens, forests, and meadows,

How to Identify the Western Honey Bee The Western Honey Bee has a golden brown body with black bands and fine hairs covering its thorax. It is commonly found in

Introduction: The Surprising Importance of Wasps Wasps often get a bad reputation, but they are much more than just stinging insects. These often-overlooked creatures play essential roles in ecosystems and

Willoughby’s Leaf Cutter Bee Identification: A Complete Guide Willoughby’s Leaf Cutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) is a fascinating solitary bee species known for its unique nesting behavior and distinct appearance. Native

Red-girdled Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Red-girdled Mining Bee (Andrena labiata) is a distinctive and attractive solitary bee species native to Europe. Known for the striking red band

Wool Carder Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Wool Carder Bee, scientifically known as Anthidium manicatum, is a unique and fascinating solitary bee species found in Europe and North America.This

Small Carpenter Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Small Carpenter Bee, scientifically known as Ceratina cyanea, is a small but significant solitary bee species commonly found in Europe. Known for

Ashy Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) is a solitary bee with distinctive black and white coloring. These bees are important pollinators found in

Tawny Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva) is one of the most distinctive solitary bees in the UK. Known for its reddish-brown fur, this

🐝 Introduction The Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) is a solitary bee species found all over the UK. It’s one of the earliest bees to emerge in spring and plays

How to Identify the Dark European Honey Bee The Dark European Honey Bee has a black or dark brown body with minimal banding. It thrives in gardens, forests, and meadows,

How to Identify the Western Honey Bee The Western Honey Bee has a golden brown body with black bands and fine hairs covering its thorax. It is commonly found in

Introduction: The Surprising Importance of Wasps Wasps often get a bad reputation, but they are much more than just stinging insects. These often-overlooked creatures play essential roles in ecosystems and

Willoughby’s Leaf Cutter Bee Identification: A Complete Guide Willoughby’s Leaf Cutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) is a fascinating solitary bee species known for its unique nesting behavior and distinct appearance. Native

Red-girdled Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Red-girdled Mining Bee (Andrena labiata) is a distinctive and attractive solitary bee species native to Europe. Known for the striking red band

Wool Carder Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Wool Carder Bee, scientifically known as Anthidium manicatum, is a unique and fascinating solitary bee species found in Europe and North America.This

Small Carpenter Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Small Carpenter Bee, scientifically known as Ceratina cyanea, is a small but significant solitary bee species commonly found in Europe. Known for

Ashy Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) is a solitary bee with distinctive black and white coloring. These bees are important pollinators found in

Tawny Mining Bee Identification: A Complete Guide The Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva) is one of the most distinctive solitary bees in the UK. Known for its reddish-brown fur, this

🐝 Introduction The Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) is a solitary bee species found all over the UK. It’s one of the earliest bees to emerge in spring and plays

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 into summer, it is often

Introduction The Garden Bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) is one of the earliest bumblebee species to emerge each spring, making it a vital pollinator for a wide range of plants. With its unusually long tongue, rapid movements,

Introduction If you’ve ever tackled pallet projects, you’ll know the satisfaction of turning free wood into something useful. But pallets are just the beginning. Across the UK, there’s a huge variety of reclaimed materials waiting