Hello Since the rain stopped for a few days a small group of bees arrived, possibly nesting in the cracks of an old wall we have in the garden. Can anyone...
It looks like a solitary bee (yes, I know that may sound wrong, but solitary bees are frequently found in crowds), maybe Andrena scotica. Â The females can...
Nomada seen in the garden (Dorset, UK) today, consistently landing on the same plant every few minutes. It seemed to be taking a set route around the garden...
Hello FORUM, A contact I made on the net - whilst trying to identify this "bug" - has advised me to seek your assistance via the FORUM. On a recent visit (30...
David Sounds like a Bee Fly (Bombylius major). have you checked that out, yet? Ian To: bwars@yahoogroups.com From: d.robinson2007@... Date: Mon, 7 May...
WOW! that was a quick reply! Sorry you couldn't access my sketch. I'm not good at using "hosts" for pics and then linking. I've attached the sketch here...
Ian, thanks. No I haven't - but you were immediately behind the first respondent to say the same! I have 3 mails - so far. I'm really grateful. Did you see...
Thanks Murdo, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â most likely bohemicus ,though wings were very dark, pictured in Ireland and only 3 records of...
Hello David. Â Your sketch actually appears as your avatar/picture on your ispot profile. Â That is why folk can't see it clearly (I can't either). Â However,...
Murdo, I'm just astounded by the generosity of people who have already replied. Several have now told me it is a "beefly" - I haven't got to look it up yet, as...
Here's a google link, there's really nothing else I can think of which it could be. I saw one again recently, the cold weather has not been good for insects...
Dear Janet, and to all the others who have answered and given their time/knowledge, I'm REALLY impressed with all these responses - and the strength of the...
David, Bombylius major is common, it's actually a fly. If you look in the gallery at diptera.info you will see it in Bombyliidae. I just discovered Bees of...
Many Thanks Murdo, I didn't realise there were some many bees in the UK until we found this nest. At least now I have somewhere to start my investigations....
Thankyou so much, Alan! Andrea ... From: Alan Phillips <norwegica@...> Subject: Re: [bwars] Common or Shrill Carder? To: bwars@yahoogroups.com Date:...
This is to end my enquiry - ref "Humming Bird" insect. I have now more than enough leads from the enquiry. But I am paying respect to the responders. Alan, ...
Hello kozlicki,  This immediately looks like a fermale Gorytes to me. Given that tergite 6 appears to be shiny and lacking macropunctures, this leaves four...
Evening all , I collected this bee in my garden this afternoon on Marigolds ,and am wondering if its Halictus rubicundus can anybody confirm or correct please....
Hi guys, I had this guy sunning himself on the fence. I am thinking a male Andrena sp and realise that makes it tricky. Many thanks for any suggestions. ...
Yes it does confirm that it is Gorytes quadrifasciatus. Â The clypeus and labrum lack yellow which G. laticinctus has while the large punctures on the...
With that face and those antennae - male Osmia rufa. ________________________________ From: Jason Green <jasonregreen@...> To: bwars@yahoogroups.com ...
