Lavender is a great plant to attract bees. Above looks like a Colletes sp. solitary bee.
Red-tailed bumblebee.
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Honeybee, Apis mellifera.
What a joy to see these insects.
Please do let me know if any species on this blog are misidentified. It is a steep learning curve for me!
Bluebell glade in West Sussex, 27 April 2025 on a u3a nature walk led by Mike Harries
For illustrated talks on natural history and history see www.peterlovetttalks.co.uk
For illustrated talks on natural history and history click here for www.peterlovetttalks.co.uk
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