After doing a bit more research I think this is a male Blue Mason Bee although an Osmia aureulenta would have been cool, especially if I could find its shell.Could be osmia aurulenta which is interseting or another mason bee also called gold fringed mason bee
After doing a bit more research I think this is a male Blue Mason Bee although an Osmia aureulenta would have been cool, especially if I could find its shell.
It was licking the wood by look of the photos but I could see it lock on with its mandibles occasionally.
That was terrible but thanks Bill!Its a Wouldbe criminal
Great shot!
Cheers RobGorgeous bee, love #3