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Grijze Zandbij, Andrena vaga Royalty Free Stock Photo

Copulation of the grey mining bee, Andrena vaga Royalty Free Stock Photo

A male grey mining back bee, Andrena vaga in the fall Royalty Free Stock Photo

Closeup of the male of the grey-backed mining bee, Andrena vaga on a yellow flower of dandelion , Taraxacum officinale Royalty Free Stock Photo

Closeup of the grey-backed mining bee, Andrena vaga, on sandy soil Royalty Free Stock Photo

Solitary Bee Builds Intricate Underground Nest in Sandy Soil

A female grey mining bee , Andrena vaga, in close encounter with a spider ... Royalty Free Stock Photo

A female grey mining bee, Andrena vaga hidden in common yarrow Royalty Free Stock Photo

Closeup of a female of the grey backed mining bee, Andrena vaga on sandy soil Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close up of female grey mining bee, Andrena vaga on a closed flower Royalty Free Stock Photo

A female grey mining bee, Andrena vaga awaiting the next sunstroke Royalty Free Stock Photo

A fresh emerged female grey mining bee, Andrena vaga Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close up of a male grey mining bee , Andrena vaga, on the ground Royalty Free Stock Photo

Witness the meticulous craftsmanship of a solitary bee, meticulously constructing its intricate underground nest. This Weidensandbiene, a type of solitary bee, is diligently excavating and shaping the sandy soil, expertly weaving in delicate plant roots. The bee focused activity reveals the complex engineering skills of these tiny creatures. The dry, light-colored sand provides a stark contrast