Andrena alleghaniensis

Viereck, 1907

Allegheny Mining Bee, Appalachian Miner Bee, Alleghany Andrena

A solitary mining 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. 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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