Hylaeus hyalinatus
Hairy Yellow-face Bee
Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. A tiny bee (4-5mm), generally black with cream-coloured markings. More common in the south of England. Nests in small cavities in the ground or walls. Visits a wide range of flowers.
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Hylaeus on loganberry
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Hylaeus on loganberry
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Hylaeus on loganberry
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Hylaeus on loganberry
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Caught in spider web
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. Foraging on loganberry flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. Foraging on loganberry flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. Foraging on loganberry flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. Foraging on loganberry flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 5: Hylaeus hyalinatus, Hairy Yellow-face Bee. Caught in spider web. Garden in Redmire. May.