Andrena ablegata
(Cockerell, 1922)
Andrena ablegata is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, first described by Cockerell in 1922. It belongs to the large Andrena, which comprises over 1,500 species of solitary bees worldwide. As a mining bee, it is , nesting in underground cavities that females excavate in soil. The species is recorded from North America. Like other Andrena species, it is a solitary with no ; females provision individual nest with pollen and nectar for their offspring.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena ablegata: /ænˈdɹiːnə æbˈleɪɡətə/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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