Description
This A6 tawny mining bee greetings card is blank inside so you can add your own personal message.
The back of this A6 greetings card includes the following:
The tawny mining bee is a solitary bee species known for its distinctive orange-brown fur. Active in early spring, females create underground burrows where they lay eggs and gather pollen from a variety of flowers, particularly willows and dandelions. Like all bee species, they are important pollinators, supporting local ecosystems and plant reproduction.
Other bee greetings cards include: Southern cuckoo bumblebee greetings card, Common carder bumblebee greetings card and Honey bee greetings card
This Tawny mining bee greetings card is also available as part of a set
About Tawny mining bees
This attractive, furry, ginger-coloured bee is a common sight in gardens, even in the heart of towns and cities. Many people may have several nesting in their lawns each year without realising it. What they might notice, however, are small, volcano-shaped mounds that appear on the lawn in early spring. These are different from ants’ nests, as they have a single hole at the top, around 4mm in diameter. Their nests cause no damage to lawns, and the small mounds of soil will disappear within a couple of weeks. There’s no need to remove them or try to deter these charming bees—simply enjoy their presence and keep an eye out for their fascinating associates, like bee-flies and nomad bees.
Tawny mining bees – harmless and helpful!
Tawny mining bees are completely harmless and do not sting. They are also excellent pollinators of garden plants, fruit trees, and crops such as oilseed rape. They are active mainly in spring and can often be seen foraging busily on sunny days in garden borders.
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