Common Yellow Face Bee

This is the male who has a mask, the female doesn't, just coming out of a Willowherb flower, 8th July 2008, Bourgoyen, Gent

by bonitin Nov 25, 2008 9:25 AM

They are very tiny, male size ranging from 4,5 to 6 mm, females 5,5 to 7 mm.

by bonitin Nov 25, 2008 9:28 AM

It nests in all types hollow woody places like stems of plants

by bonitin Nov 25, 2008 9:30 AM

picture to give an idea of its tiny size in relation to the flower..

by bonitin Nov 25, 2008 10:14 AM