Bronze Furrow Bee

Bronze Furrow Bee - Halictus tumulorum

Description

A rather small, metallic bee, with white tomentose hair bands on the gaster. In females the pale hair band on tergite 3 narrows in the middle. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Most solitary bees and wasps are difficult to identify, and can rarely be identified from photos taken in the field.  All red-rated records should include a photo, or set of photos, showing the key characters, which may require the specimen. Please include a face shot, side, top and wings.  Note whether male or female, explain how the specimen met the key characters and the key used.  We will accept records identified by a recognised local or national expert, or that have been identified via the BWARS’ Facebook noting the name of the person/organisation identifying the record (e.g. ‘Stuart Roberts, BWARS Facebook’).

When to see it

Spring-Autumn.

UK Status

Common and widespread in England.

VC55 Status

Common and widespread in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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