Epeolus cruciger

Habitat: Heaths, moors and coastal areas where the hosts (Colletes succinctus and Colletes marginatus) are found.

Size: 5-9mm

Species account: The scarcer of the two Epeolus species in the UK, although still fairly common in the right habitats. Very similar to E.variegatus, see that species page for differences.

Female

Epeolus cf cruciger (f)