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Flavous Nomad Bee  (F)  -  Nomada flava
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Flavous Nomad Bee (F) - Nomada flava (Nomada sp. N.flava ?)

I'm fairly certain of the ID because of the red markings on the thorax and the all red T1 but I cannot be 100% positive I'm afraid.
I suppose I could just say Nomada sp. but I like to try and narrow things down if I can and I am always quite happy to be corrected by anyone more expert in these things.

These bees which I thought to be small wasps when I first encountered them a few years back range in size from 7.5 to 10mm in length.
This one was photographed on wild garlic in one of my favourite local woodland locations.

Incidentally , I always feel a bit sorry for lone lady dog walkers who may see me from a distance crouched and poking around the undergrowth in the woods which I sometimes think must be a bit disconcerting for them perhaps. I don't know.
They've all been alright with it though and often show interest in what I'm up to and looking at which is always good.
Habitat
Woodland glade
Location
North Devon UK
Date taken
May 2017
Scientific name
Nomada sp. N.flava ?
Equipment used
Canon 1D MKIV + 100mm f2.8L IS macro lens
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Opus Editor
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Er.... next time that happens John, could you ask the lady to take a photo of you rummaging around in the leaf litter please :-O

Meanwhile.... moving quickly on..... that's a super picture you've taken of this bee laddie. Very well done.
 
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A gorgeous bee and a fabulous action and behavioral shot taken among beautiful white flowers. Exceptional John! TFS!
 
Lol ! ;0) ........ you're on Delia !

Many thanks to you all for your kind comments as always.
BW
John
 
Hi John, for it's worth I took a series of macros of this species in my garden last April. I sent a couple of shots to the author of Bees of Gt. Britain & Ireland - Steven Falk. He was very positive as to the ID too and my photos were identical to yours!
 

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