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Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta

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Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Blaise Castle 3 Aug 2023, 9:28 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 2:07 p.m.
Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Blaise Castle 3 Aug 2023, 9:28 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 1:53 p.m.
Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Bristol 29 Jun 2024, 12:34 a.m. 27 Jun 2024, 1:55 p.m.
Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Blaise Castle 3 Aug 2023, 9:28 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 2:10 p.m.
Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Blaise Castle 3 Aug 2023, 9:28 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 1:46 p.m.
Blunthorn Nomad Bee Blunthorn Nomad Bee - Nomada flavopicta dylan Blaise Castle 3 Aug 2023, 9:28 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 1:46 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scarce and local in the southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: Flower-rich sites such as species-rich grassland, limestone / chalk downland, old quarries, coasts etc. Hosts: Melitta (Blunt-horned Mining Bees). Flight period: Late June to Mid September.

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