Andrena bisalicis

Viereck, 1908

Eastern Willow Miner Bee

Andrena bisalicis, commonly known as the Eastern Willow Miner , is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision offspring with pollen. The species is poorly studied, with limited ecological data available beyond basic taxonomic and distributional records.

Andrena bisalicis, female, back 2012-08-06-17.48.06 ZS PMax (8027484973) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Andrena bisalicis, female, face 2012-08-06-17.54.57 ZS PMax (8027481566) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Andrena bisalicis by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena bisalicis: //ænˈdriːnə bɪsəˈlaɪsɪs//

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Distribution

North America; specifically documented in Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the northeastern United States.

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Data Limitations

Available sources provide only taxonomic classification, basic distribution records, and a . No peer-reviewed ecological studies, field observations, or -specific behavioral research were found in the provided context. The species epithet 'bisalicis' suggests a possible association with willow (Salix), but this etymological inference is unsupported by direct evidence and should not be treated as established fact.