Specieswatch: new bee species in the UK a rare gain in a changing climate

Osmia cornuta is a solitary bee spreading rapidly in the south of England, which was once too cold for itThere are few gains from the climate crisis, but a new bee species colonising UK shores is one of them. The European orchard bee, Osmia cornuta, which has established itself in southern England, is an important pollinator because it is among the first to begin foraging in the spring. On the continent, colonies are encouraged to live in cherry and apple orchards since they are said to be bette