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Hi. My daughter sent me this photo - I've tried to identify it .. Carpentry Bee? Not sure but interested to know what your opinion is.
 

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Hi. The bee was in Northampton shire.
I've never seen one like it.
 
Ginger Carder bee, they are a common bee seen if one has a nice flowering garden. Esp if it is slightly wild with non std planting, allow things like wild Geranium to flower, Pulmonaria & Hedge Woundwort.
 

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