Common Carder Bee

Gardens, parks, meadows, and woods across Europe and parts of Asia.

Nectar and pollen collected from a wide variety of flowers, including clovers and vetches.

Eusocial insects that nest at or just below ground level using moss and dried grass. They are active from early spring until late autumn.

Extremely beneficial as major pollinators for wildflowers and crops; they are docile and only sting if severely provoked or if the nest is threatened.