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Andrena Collection

Background imageAndrena Collection: Bees in springtime

Bees in springtime
Bees enjoy collecting pollen from abundant catkins on pussy willow branches growing by a river

Background imageAndrena Collection: Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva)

Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva), female, on flowers of Wild cherry (Prunus avium), Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imageAndrena Collection: Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva) flying at the blossom of a pear tree

Tawny mining bee (Andrena fulva) flying at the blossom of a pear tree, Germany, Europe

Background imageAndrena Collection: Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria)

Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Background imageAndrena Collection: Mining bee, Andrena nigroaenea

Mining bee, Andrena nigroaenea (Melitta nigro-aenea)

Background imageAndrena Collection: Moss, mining bee, fern and pasque flower

Moss, mining bee, fern and pasque flower
Rock moss, Andraea rupestris 1, mining bee, Andrena agilissima 2, flowering fern, Anemia adiantifolia 3, and pasque flower, Anemone pulsatilla 4. anemone, Andree, Andrene, Anemie, Anemone

Background imageAndrena Collection: Exotic cicadas and wasps

Exotic cicadas and wasps
Speckled black cicada, Gaeana maculata 1, Platypleura capensis 2, Lystra lanata 3, Andrena thoracica 4, Acrotelsa collaris 5, hoverfly, Milesia virginiensis 6, and paper wasp, polistes annularis 7

Background imageAndrena Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 129

Curtis British Entomology Plate 129
Hymenoptera: *Andrena kirbii Stephens mss. (Kirbian Andrena Bee), cf. A. flavipes? Date: 1824-39

Background imageAndrena Collection: Yellow legged mining bee (Andrena flavipes) female at nest burrow

Yellow legged mining bee (Andrena flavipes) female at nest burrow, River Monnow, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Background imageAndrena Collection: Grey-patched Mining Bee (Andrena nitida) feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire

Grey-patched Mining Bee (Andrena nitida) feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

Background imageAndrena Collection: Mining bee (Andrena sp. ) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales

Mining bee (Andrena sp. ) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mining bee (Andrena sp.) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Background imageAndrena Collection: Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI

Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Background imageAndrena Collection: Andrena bee ( Andrenidae)

Andrena bee ( Andrenidae)
Antique illustration of a Andrena bee ( Andrenidae)

Background imageAndrena Collection: Beewolves

Beewolves (genus Philanthus), also known as bee-hunters or bee-killer wasps

Background imageAndrena Collection: Tawny Mining Bee -Andrena fulva-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Tawny Mining Bee -Andrena fulva-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany


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EDITORS COMMENTS

In the enchanting realm of springtime, a delicate dance unfolds among the buzzing bees. Among them, the ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria) gracefully flits from one vibrant dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) to another in Monmouthshire. Its ebony body glistens under the warm sun as it diligently collects nectar and pollen. Not far away, a mesmerizing sight awaits - a mining bee (Andrena sp. ) delicately lands on a majestic daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) in Wales. The contrast between its fuzzy black coat and the golden petals creates an ethereal tableau that captivates all who witness it. Venturing further into nature's tapestry, we find another mining bee species, Andrena nigroaenea. This tiny creature harmoniously coexists with mosses, ferns, and pasque flowers - forming an intricate ecosystem where each element plays its part. As we delve deeper into this entomological wonderland, exotic cicadas and wasps make their presence known. Their vibrant colors and unique patterns add splashes of intrigue to Curtis British Entomology Plate 129 - an artistic homage to these captivating creatures. Returning to Monmouthshire's River Monnow, we encounter the yellow-legged mining bee (Andrena flavipes). The female tirelessly excavates her nest burrow while displaying her distinctive markings with pride. A testament to nature's ingenuity lies within this industrious insect. Meanwhile, amidst fields adorned with dandelions once again stands the Grey-patched Mining Bee (Andrena nitida). With elegance unmatched by any other visitor in Monmouthshire, she feeds upon these sunny blooms - creating a picturesque scene that seems straight out of a fairytale. But let us not forget about our male counterparts. In his quest for sustenance and companionship, the grey patched mining bee ventures towards a rambling rose flower (Rosa sp. ).

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