Andrena praecox
Description
Length 8 to 11 mm. This is a blackish bee with grey hairs. The female having more body hairs than the male.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Heathland and open woodland where there is sufficient sallow to support populations of this bee.
When to see it
Early March to the end of April or early May.
Life History
Nests in colonies.
UK Status
Rather local, but often common where it does occur, throughout much of southern Britain, as far north as south Yorkshire.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham CalowBase of Croft Hill16 April 2013male - specimen examined
Graham CalowBase of Croft Hill16 April 2013male - specimen examined
Graham CalowBase of Croft Hill16 April 2013male - specimen examined
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