There are around 250 species of bee that can be found in the UK. This includes the honeybee, 25 species of bumblebee and many solitary bee species. Sadly three species of bumblebee have already become extinct here and many more are in rapid decline. Only six species are now common and widespread as a lot of their natural habitats are being destroyed.

Bees are a keystone species for conservation. This means that they have a disproportionate effect on their environment compared to the number of them that exist.