Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, extinct in UK since 1946
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Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, extinct in UK since 1946
Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) adult female, carrying pollen, 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 from Extinction - Grey Mining Bee Spotted Carrying Pollen in UK After 78 Years!
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. In a remarkable comeback story, the elusive Grey Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) has made a triumphant return to the shores of Britain after being declared extinct since 1946. This print captures an adult female of this once-lost species proudly carrying pollen, symbolizing hope for its repopulation. The sighting took place at two sites on the picturesque Dungeness RSPB Reserve in Kent, England, during April 2014. The bee's reappearance has sparked excitement among nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike, as it signals a potential revival for this coastal-dwelling insect. With its delicate wings glistening under the temperate European spring sun, this resilient creature reminds us of the importance of preserving our natural habitats. As one of many solitary bees belonging to Andrenidae family, these industrious pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Once abundant along British headlands and coasts, their disappearance had left a void that impacted local ecosystems. However, thanks to dedicated efforts by organizations like RSPB reserves and passionate individuals committed to protecting wildlife diversity, we now witness nature's resilience firsthand. As this courageous female Grey Mining Bee buzzes through fields laden with vibrant wildflowers on her mission to repopulate her species' former territory along the Atlantic coastlines of Kent, she serves as an inspiring reminder that even against all
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