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Most people are aware of honey bees and bumble bees. However, solitary bees are the unsung heroes of the pollinating world. You may have seen small, fluffy bees buzzing around your garden or local park at some stage and you possibly categorised them as a honey bee, these are most likely to be solitary bees. Solitary bees nest individually inside small holes in wood or soil, or even inside plant stems. Solitary bees love nesting inside bamboo canes or dried out river reeds. They typically range in colour from light brown to black, though some may be more brightly coloured. As a rule, a solitary bee is usually fluffier than a wasp.
Some common types of solitary bees include mason, mining, carpenter and leaf cutter bees.
There are estimated to be between 20,000-30,000 solitary bee species worldwide with over 240 species of solitary bees in the UK alone. 90% of bee species are solitary bees and along with other pollinating animals their hard work is responsible for at least one in every three mouthfuls we eat. However, like many species, they are under threat and need our help.
Education and Learning
Ellie Bee Solitary Bee Hotel
Ellie Bee is our school conservation solitary bee build your own box. We supply you all the canes, foraged items, pre-cut blocks and you can make them up with your children. Supplied with information booklets and FREE Wild flower seeds when you buy 40 or more sets.
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