This green-eyed bee was investigating a hole in a fence post in Cuckfield, West Sussex, from where a six inch nail had been removed some years ago.
Thanks to Kim Leaver on https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590641777855221/?multi_permalinks=2260694824183243&comment_id=2262001780719214¬if_id=1555930558226114¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic
it is identified as a Blue Mason Bee male, Osmia caerulescens.
And above is the female from the same day in the garden. Many thanks Kim for your help and advice.
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