👋 Say hello to this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Eristalinus aeneus!

Also known as the common lagoon fly, this species of syrphid fly is fairly common throughout the United States and Europe.

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🔦The #WildPoshSpecies spotlight this week falls on Macroglossum stellatarum! Known as the hummingbird hawk-moth, it gets its name from its similarity to hummingbirds, as it feeds on the nectar of tube-shaped flowers using its long proboscis while hovering in the air.

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👀 We introduce this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Eristalis arbustorum!

Meet the European drone fly who is also known as flower fly as it is commonly found on and around flowers from which it gets both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

The #WildPoshSpecies spotlight this week falls on Andrena vaga! Known as the grey-backed mining bee, this species is ologolectic, gathering pollen only from willows, therefore, it needs a willow-rich habitat.

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☀️ The #WildPoshSpecies campaign comes to an end with a spotlight on Osmia brevicornis, a mason bee playing an important role in pollinating early spring flowers.

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Spotlight on this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Osmia bicornis!

Say hello to the red mason bee! This solitary bee nests in pre-existing cavities like hollow stems and wood. Unlike honeybees or bumblebees, red mason bees don’t make honey but they’re hard at work as pollinators, especially of fruit trees.

🌟 Say hello to this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Colletes hederae! Also known as the ivy bee, this solitary bee mainly feeds on and collects the nectar of ivy flowers. It times its appearance with the plant's flowering from which it gets its name.

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☀️ We introduce this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Osmia cornuta!

Meet the European Orchard Bee, which may not produce honey, but it "works" until twilight, resulting in increased yields by 30% more than honey bees.

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🦋 We introduce this week’s #WildPoshSpecies: Algais urticae!

When closed, its wings resemble dead leaves, making it difficult for birds to find. When discovered, the butterfly opens its wings sharply to reveal its bright colours, surprising the predators.

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🐝 Our recently finished campaign highlighted the fascinating #WildPoshSpecies. From bees to butterflies, these species play a vital role in the health of natural habitats.

If you missed any posts, we invite you to scroll back through our feed to explore them and read curious facts about each one.

🐝 Introducing the first #WildPoshSpecies: Bombus terrestris!

A curious fact is that individuals learn to visit unfamiliar but rewarding flowers faster when they observe another member of their species foraging on the same type of flower.

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Get ready to discover the #WildPoshSpecies!

In our upcoming campaign, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of wild pollinators with us! From buzzing bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, every week we’ll be shining a spotlight on a different WildPosh species.