Tiny zebra-striped bee in West a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
BBC News reports that a zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include West and Somerset.
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