Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult, extinct in UK since 1946 and first seen again this year at two sites

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Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult, extinct in UK since 1946 and first seen again this year at two sites

Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult, 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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Media ID 10083421

© FLPA/Roger Tidman

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

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In a remarkable comeback story, the elusive Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) has made a triumphant return to the British coastline after an absence of nearly 80 years. This print captures the moment when this once-extinct species was spotted again at two sites in Dungeness RSPB Reserve, Kent. With its striking grey hue and intricate markings, this adult bee is a true marvel of nature. Once abundant along the Atlantic coastlines of England, it vanished from our shores in 1946 due to unknown reasons. But now, thanks to conservation efforts and favorable conditions, these resilient creatures have chosen to grace us with their presence once more. As spring blooms across England's temperate landscape, this industrious insect emerges from its underground burrows ready to pollinate and repopulate. Its solitary nature makes it all the more special as each individual tirelessly works towards rebuilding its population. The sight of these buzzing beauties flitting among coastal headlands brings hope for other locally extinct species seeking a second chance at life. It serves as a reminder that with dedicated preservation efforts and awareness about our fragile ecosystems, we can reverse the devastating effects of extinction. So let us celebrate this small but mighty creature's return! May it inspire us all to cherish and protect our precious wildlife for generations to come.

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