The Wildlife Trusts says "that this non-native solitary bee nests in loose, light or sandy soil on southern-facing banks and cliffs with ivy nearby for foraging. They are solitary bees, but when conditions are suitable, there may be thousands of nests in the same area." First UK identification in 2001, this non-native solitary bee has a hairy thorax and a shiny abdomen.
Ivy fruit is eaten and spread by birds, yet another reason why ivy is so difficult to control.
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