Andrena cerebrata
Mitchell, 1960
Andrena cerebrata is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Mitchell in 1960. Like other Andrena species, it is a solitary, ground-nesting . The species is known from North America. As a member of this large of mining bees, it likely exhibits the typical Andrena of females excavating burrows in soil to provision with pollen for their larvae, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena cerebrata: //ænˈdriːnə sɛˈrɛbrɑːtə//
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Distribution
North America
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Data limitations
Andrena cerebrata is a poorly documented with minimal published ecological or biological information. The 60 iNaturalist observations suggest it has been encountered by naturalists, but detailed studies of its , preferences, and distribution patterns have not been identified in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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