Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, locally extinct in UK since 1946
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Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, locally extinct in UK since 1946
Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, locally extinct in UK since 1946 and first seen again this year at two sites, Dungeness RSPB Reserve, Kent, England, April 2014
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Andrenid Andrenidae Andrenids Bees Dungeness Extinct Extinction Extinctions Headland Headlands Kent Local Population Populations Rspb Site Sites Solitary Bee Species Extirpation Locally Repopulate Repopulating Repopulation Reserves
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Buzzing Back in Style: The Grey Mining Bee Returns to UK Shores!". In a remarkable comeback story, the Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) has made its triumphant return to the UK after a 78-year absence. This stunning photo captures an adult female of this once locally extinct species, proudly carrying pollen as if announcing her long-awaited homecoming. Once abundant along the British coastlines, these industrious insects vanished from our shores in 1946, leaving behind an empty void. But nature always finds a way! Thanks to conservation efforts and the perfect conditions at two sites in Dungeness RSPB Reserve, Kent, England, these resilient bees have finally reestablished their presence. As this brave bee flits from flower to flower on the picturesque English coast, it symbolizes hope for all endangered species facing extinction. Its reappearance reminds us that with dedication and preservation of habitats like headlands and reserves such as RSPB's, we can reverse population declines and restore balance to our delicate ecosystems. With spring in full swing across temperate Europe, this little pollinator is not only repopulating but also spreading joy among wildlife enthusiasts. It serves as a buzzing reminder that every creature plays a vital role in maintaining biodiversity. So let's celebrate this momentous occasion by welcoming back our coastal heroine! The Grey Mining Bee is here to stay – proof that even against all odds, nature will find its way back into our hearts. . . and gardens!
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