Grey-banded Mining Bee Andrena denticulata

Grey-banded Mining Bee Andrena denticulata (Kirby, 1802)
Rather an uncommon Andrena in Nottinghamshire, with records coming from the more forested areas of the county, which lie of free-draining, generally sandy sites. Like many Andrenas, Andrena denticulata can be 'lost' among more common species and with so few people interested in our Hymenopterous fauna, further records are hardly likely to be forthcoming. The one below, was found and photographed in a Bestwood garden by Sandra Parkin, in early July 2024.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Records. Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Brian Wetton. Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2021. David Shaw. Sandra Parkin.

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Updated July 2024