Andrena alleghaniensis

Viereck, 1907

Allegheny Mining Bee, Appalachian Miner Bee, Alleghany Andrena

A solitary mining bee native to eastern North America. Nests are simple, typically containing only one or two . overwinter in soil, emerging in spring to forage and reproduce. The is part of the diverse Andrena , which contains many spring-flying bees associated with forest and woodland .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena alleghaniensis: //ænˈdɹiːnə æˌlɛɡəˈheɪniːɛnsɪs//

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Habitat

Forest and woodland in the Appalachian region. As a ground-nesting , requires access to bare or sparsely vegetated soil for nest excavation.

Distribution

Eastern North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader Appalachian region.

Seasonality

Spring-flying. overwinter in soil and emerge with warming temperatures.

Life Cycle

Nests contain one or two provisioned with pollen and nectar. Larvae develop within these cells. overwinter in soil, completing development before .

Behavior

Solitary. Females excavate individual nest burrows in soil. overwinter in soil rather than in above-ground cavities.

Ecological Role

of spring-blooming wildflowers and possibly trees in forest .

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