Andrena haynesi

Viereck & Cockerell, 1914

Haynes' Mining Bee, Haynes's Miner Bee, Haynes' Andrena

Andrena haynesi is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, commonly known as Haynes' Mining Bee. First described by Viereck and Cockerell in 1914, this is known from North America. As a member of the Andrena, it is a ground-nesting that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and lay .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena haynesi: //ænˈdɹiː.nə ˈheɪn.zi//

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Habitat

As a mining bee (Andrena), this nests in underground burrows excavated in soil. Based on characteristics, it likely requires bare or sparsely vegetated ground with suitable soil texture for tunnel construction.

Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records within this region are limited based on available sources.

Ecological Role

As a solitary , likely contributes to pollination of spring-blooming plants within its range. Specific plant associations have not been documented in available sources.