Nomada lathburiana

Length 8mm. One of the black and yellow banded Nomada species, N. lathburiana also has red markings on the body.

Around the nesting sites of its host Andrena cineraria.

Seen from April to June.

Nomada lathburiana was a Red Data Book species but seems to be fairly frequent, and increasing in numbers along with its host Andrena cineraria, suggesting that its status may be secure.

Now fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.