Ectemnius lapidarius (Panzer, 1804)
Widely distributed across much of the UK, Ectemnius lapidarius is found in a variety of sites, including urban gardens. Nests are typically excavated in decaying wood and the adults visit a number of flowers are for nectar. The one illustrated below, was found at the rotten base of a section of Elm trunk in our Market Warsop garden in June 2017.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Ectemnius lapidarius
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton.

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Updated January 2022
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