Species › Solitary bees
Ivy bee
Colletes hederae
Specimen No. 19
Colletes hederae
Europe, including southern England, Wales and Ireland
- Where
- Europe, including southern England, Wales and Ireland
- Group
- Solitary bees
- Fact
- A late-season specialist that flies from late August to November and feeds mainly on ivy flowers. Wikipedia
Plasterer bees (Colletes) line their underground nest cells with a waterproof, cellophane-like natural polyester. Wikipedia