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Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus

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image species author location uploaded taken select
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan Laundry Lane 24 Jun 2021, 11:41 a.m. 23 Jun 2021, 11:47 a.m.
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan Hedgerow 14 Jul 2021, 10:11 a.m. 13 Jul 2021, 2:26 p.m.
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan M32 Grassy Banks Subway System 28 Nov 2022, 6:24 p.m. 17 Jul 2022, 2:23 p.m.
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jul 2020, 3:12 p.m. 1 Jun 2020, 1:58 p.m.
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan Laundry Lane 31 Jul 2020, 5:52 a.m. 9 Jun 2020, 3:28 p.m.
Davies' Colletes Davies' Colletes - Colletes daviesanus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Oct 2020, 7:41 p.m. 16 Jun 2019, 11:33 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread in England and Wales but not common. In Scotland it is rare. Habitats include: areas with lots of flowers particularly composites such as this Oxeye daisy e.g. flower rich Meadows, road side verges, cliffs. Excavates tunnels in sandstone cliffs, steep cuttings and soft mortar in brick walls for nests. 7-9mm in length.