Solitary Bee
Solitary Bee
| Irish Name: | Lacha bhadánach |
| Scientific name: | Aythya fuligula |
| Bird Family: | Ducks |
Solitary bees are exceptional pollinators with a fascinating and unique lifestyle, and they might be living in your garden without you even realizing it.
Ireland is home to 77 different solitary bee species. When combined with our 21 bumblebee species, the total number of wild bee species in Ireland reaches 98.
More details can be found at https://birdwatchireland.ie/birds/tufted-duck/.