Common Carder Bee

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 6/6/2026