Andrena biscutellata

Viereck, 1917

Andrena biscutellata is a mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Viereck in 1917. It is a solitary, ground-nesting found in North America. Like other Andrena , it excavates tunnels in soil to create nest provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The species belongs to a large of early-spring to summer-active bees that are important of wildflowers and crops.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena biscutellata: //ænˈdɹiː.nə ˌbɪs.kjuː.tɛˈlæ.tə//

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Distribution

North America. Specific regional records are sparse; the has been documented across the continent but detailed range boundaries remain undefined.

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Taxonomic status

Accepted per Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI . Described by Henry Lorenz Viereck in 1917.

Data availability

Very limited -specific information exists in accessible literature. Most sources provide only taxonomic classification and broad geographic distribution. Detailed biological studies of this species have not been located.