Britain's bee population is under threat after a family accidentally brought back a rare non-native species in their luggage from Turkey, which started making a nest on their sofa.

The Toy family, who live in Bristol, south-west England, reckon a mason bee or larvae - only found in Turkey and Iran - made its way into their suitcases while they were on holiday.

They only discovered the apparent stowaway when dad Ashley Toy, 49, found a beautifully constructed and unusual petal cocoon on their sofa in their home.

This footage was filmed on July 29.

Britain's bee population is under threat after a family accidentally brought back a rare non-native species in their luggage from Turkey - which started making a nest on their SOFA.

The Toy family reckon a mason bee or a larvae - only found in Turkey and Iran - made its way into their suitcases while they were on holiday.

They only discovered the apparent stowaway when dad Ashley Toy, 49, found a beautifully constructed and unusual petal cocoon on the sofa in their Bristol home.

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