'Welcome to our solitary bee home' - a photo on Flickriver

Whenever we think of bees, it’s probable that honey or bumble bees, or beehives or even swarms, would come to mind.

I had no idea that 90% of bee species in the UK are solitary insects. They tend to occupy bee hotels such as this one, or at night they lodge in flowers or on grass stalks.

This solitary bee hotel is in Polesden Lacey, the National Trust property in Surrey, and this weekend Liang and I returned for our first visit of the year there. We’re very fond of the place (and its insect hotels!) and it was a pleasure to be back on this beautiful summer's day.

Taken in: UK / England / Mole Valley / Ranmore Common (show map)

Taken on: May 19, 2024

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