Andrena fracta

Casad & Cockerell, 1896

Andrena fracta is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, first described by Casad and Cockerell in 1896. As a member of the large Andrena, it belongs to a group of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important in temperate and subtropical regions. The species has been recorded from North America and Middle America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. Like other Andrena species, it likely nests in burrows excavated in soil and provisions its larvae with pollen and nectar.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena fracta: /ænˈdriːnə ˈfræk.tə/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America based on distribution records. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.

Ecological Role

As a solitary in the Andrenidae, it likely contributes to pollination of wildflowers and potentially agricultural crops in its range, though specific plant associations have not been documented.

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