Tawny Mining Bee

Gardens, parks, and light woodland; they prefer areas with sparse vegetation for nesting in the ground.

Nectar and pollen from various spring-flowering plants including fruit trees, dandelions, and willows.

A solitary spring-flying bee that nests in underground burrows, often creating small volcanoes of soil on lawns. They are active from March to June.

Highly beneficial pollinator for gardens and crops. They are very docile and rarely sting unless handled roughly; the sting is minor compared to a honeybee.