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Red Mason Bee Demonstrating that the carry pollen on their hairy bodies, and a pas-de-deux gets rid of some! Cumbria,Kings Meaburn,Osmia bicornis,Red mason bee Click/tap to enlarge

Red Mason Bee

Demonstrating that the carry pollen on their hairy bodies, and a pas-de-deux gets rid of some!

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The Red mason bee

''Osmia bicornis'', synonym ''Osmia rufa'', is a species of mason bee, and is known as the red mason bee due to its covering of dense gingery hair. It is a solitary bee that nests in holes or stems and is polylectic, meaning it forages pollen from various different flowering plants.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded May 8, 2020. Captured May 8, 2020 16:59.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/4.0
  • 1/512s
  • ISO2500
  • 200mm