A blood bee

I've been working today, delivering a bushcraft party for Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, a group of children aged 2-6 who had a great time. I'm feeling very tired today after a very busy week. I didn't take any photos whilst I was out but when I got home, spotted this bee on the hedge and have identified it as a type of blood bee, Sphecodes ephippius.

[Susan]

You are a hard worker - just like the bees :) !!

[Ann Williams]

Another new one on me. I love how you've captured the movement of the wing Louise. Sounds like a busy day. Feet up now, and a cup of tea.

[ChristineL]

What an interesting find, I don't think I've ever seen one of these.
Hope you get to put your feet up for a while!

[Richard Brown]

Never seen one of those before great find :)

[Lee]

Very appropriately named.

[Sue]

I have never heard of this. There are so many varieties of bee - you are very knowledgeable