Andrena accepta

Viereck, 1916

Two-spotted Miner Bee

Andrena accepta is a mining in the , commonly known as the Two-spotted Miner Bee. It is found in Central America and North America. The species constructs communal nests containing multiple and inhabits desert scrub . Its primary plants for pollen collection belong to the Helianthus (sunflowers).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena accepta: /ænˈdriːnə ækˈsɛptə/

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Habitat

Desert scrub with warm, dry, bare soil suitable for ground nesting.

Distribution

Central America and North America.

Diet

Primary plants for pollen and nectar are in the Helianthus (sunflowers).

Host Associations

Helianthus - pollen/nectar sourcePrimary plants for foraging

Behavior

Constructs communal nests made of many . Nests in bare ground, excavating tunnels in soil.

Ecological Role

of Helianthus and potentially other desert scrub plants. As a ground-nesting solitary , contributes to soil aeration and through nest excavation activities.

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Nesting biology

Andrena accepta is noted for its communal nesting , with nests containing multiple rather than single isolated burrows. This distinguishes it from strictly solitary nesting Andrena .