This is a very similar bee to the common Sphecodes geoffrellus (Kirby) and confusion, particularly in the female, most probably occurs.

Else & Edwards (in press) will cover this species. It has also been covered in several other works, including Banaszak & Romasenko (2001) and Amiet et al. (2004).

This bee strongly resembles Sphecodes geoffrellus (Kirby) and S. miniatus von Hagens and is sometimes best identified from the male genitalia. It has been recorded more frequently in the last two decades.