Wild solitary bee "Common Yellow-Face" Hylaeus communis on insect hotel closing

Female Hylaeus communis at work on a nest. The bee applies glandular secretions for completing the seal to her nest with a membranous cellophane-like closure.

West Palaearctic species, widely distributed.

Polylectic species. Nests in pre-existing cavities, e.g. wood burrows.

Bivoltine. Flies from May to September.