Hanworth

Andrena labiata nesting in the short grass here with one nest in the soil just by the cut end of the left hand log under the geranium.

I think three nests in the small area. there was a male A labiata present but too quick for a photograph.







Red-girdled Mining Bee climbing down through the grass to her nest.

Following close behind both in the grass and patrolling overhead.



Deep diving into the grass following an A labiata





Patrolling low over the grass.











Watching from a grass stalk.









Short-spined Nomad Bee (Nomada guttulata)

At least two ♀︎s but haven't as yet managed to spot a male.

Tags: Red-girdledMiningBee, Short-spinedNomadBee