Andrena cuneilabris

Viereck, 1926

Wedgy-lipped Miner Bee

Andrena cuneilabris is a of solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, commonly known as the Wedgy-lipped Miner . It was described by Viereck in 1926 and is native to North America. Like other members of the Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision its offspring with pollen.

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How to pronounce Andrena cuneilabris: /ænˈdriːnə ˌkjuːnɪˈlæbrɪs/

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North America

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