Andrena crataegi

Robertson, 1893

Hawthorn Mining Bee, Hawthorn Andrena

Andrena crataegi is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae. It is found in North America. As a member of the Andrena, it nests in the ground and is active in spring. The specific epithet 'crataegi' refers to hawthorn (Crataegus), suggesting a likely association with this plant genus for foraging.

Andrena crataegi f by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.Andrena crataegi f1 by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory. Used under a Public domain license.Andrena-crataegi,-female,-face 2012-08-07-18.55.32-ZS-PMax (7741713690) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena crataegi: /ænˈdriːnə krəˈtiːdʒi/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records include Vermont, United States.

Seasonality

Spring. Activity period inferred from association with hawthorn (Crataegus) flowering and typical of Andrena .

Host Associations

  • Crataegus - likely pollen/nectar sourceSpecific epithet suggests foraging association with hawthorn; not confirmed as obligate relationship

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