Andrena bicolor, Gwynne's Mining Bee Hymenoptera: Andrenidae - Mining bees

Andrena bicolor
Gwynne's Mining Bee


Occurs throughout Britain and Ireland in a wide range of habitats including open woods and grassland.
Ground nesting, prefers soft soils.

Bivoltine, early March to June and June to late August

Polylectic, collecting pollen from many plant species




Andrena bicolor, Gwynne's Mining Bee

Andrena bicolor, Gwynne's Mining Bee
Andrena bicolor, Gwynne's Mining Bee
Kingston Lacy allotments, Dorset. July 2019

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