Andrena argemonis

Cockerell, 1896

Prickly-poppy Mining Bee, prickly-poppy andrena

Andrena argemonis, commonly known as the Prickly-poppy Mining Bee, is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae. It is a ground-nesting species, like other members of the Andrena. The species is found in Central America and North America. The suggests a likely association with prickly poppy plants (Argemone species), though specific ecological relationships have not been documented in the available sources.

Andrena argemonis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena argemonis: //ænˈdriːnə ɑːrˈɡɛmənɪs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific country-level distribution records are not available in the provided sources.

Host Associations

Argemone - probable pollen/nectar sourceThe 'prickly-poppy andrena' suggests association with prickly poppy plants (Argemone), but this has not been confirmed in the provided sources.

Behavior

As a member of the Andrena, this is expected to be a solitary ground-nesting that excavates tunnels in soil for nesting. Females provision nest with pollen and nectar for their offspring.

More Details

Nomenclature note

The epithet 'argemonis' appears to derive from the plant Argemone (prickly poppies), suggesting a possible plant relationship, though this remains to be confirmed through field studies.