Did you even know there was such a thing as a fuzzy footed flower bee? I did not, and nearly died of cute overload when I found out. Even better, their latin name is Anthophora plumipes!
These bees can be seen from late February or early March, and are one of the earliest bees in the garden.
If you want to help these amazingly cute bees and see them in YOUR garden, plant lungwort and comfrey. Also let deadnettles grow.
They nest in soft mortar joints or the ground. Something to bear in mind if you want some to live in your area.
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I lived in an early Victorian house where they nested in the (unused) chimney over winter. I was a bit taken aback when dozens of bees appeared in my living room in the spring but they were only interested in getting ouside. I mis-read the name when I first found out what they were as fairy footed flower bees!
Great info on how to help cold bees, perfect for the current weather and I will put it into practice if I come across one. Many thanks