Andrena cerasifolii

Cockerell, 1896

Cherry Leaf Miner Bee, Cherry Plum Miner Bee

Andrena cerasifolii, commonly known as the Cherry or Cherry Plum Miner Bee, is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae. It is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the large Andrena, it exhibits the typical traits of mining bees: ground-nesting and solitary without colonial structure.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena cerasifolii: /ænˈdrɛnə sɛˌreɪzɪˈfoʊliˌaɪ/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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