Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, in flight, carrying pollen, locally extinct in UK since 1946
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Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, in flight, carrying pollen, locally extinct in UK since 1946
Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, in flight, 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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Buzzing Back to Life - The Grey Mining Bee Makes a Triumphant Return to the UK Coast!
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. In this photo, we witness the incredible sight of a Grey Mining Bee in flight, proudly carrying pollen. This remarkable creature was locally extinct in the UK since 1946, but guess what? It's back! And it chose not just one, but two sites at Dungeness RSPB Reserve in Kent, England to make its grand comeback. The Grey Mining Bee's reappearance after nearly seven decades is nothing short of miraculous. With its delicate wings fluttering against the backdrop of the Atlantic coast, this female bee symbolizes hope and resilience. As an adult invertebrate arthropod once thought lost forever from our shores, she now defies extinction with her graceful flight. Springtime brings new life and rejuvenation to nature's tapestry. And what better way to celebrate than witnessing this temperate European beauty repopulating our English headlands? The reserve acts as a sanctuary for these precious insects and their buzzing companions – bees of all species. Let us marvel at this solitary bee from the Andrenidae family as she plays her part in repopulating our coastal landscapes. Her return signifies not only a resurgence for her kind but also highlights the importance of preserving habitats for all wildlife. So next time you stroll along Kent's picturesque coastline or visit Dungeness RSPB Reserve, keep your eyes peeled for these industrious pollinators – they are proof
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