Andrena impolita

LaBerge, 1987

Unpolished Mining Bee, unpolished miner

Andrena impolita is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1987. The is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the Andrena, it is a ground-nesting that excavates tunnels in soil to create nest provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The "unpolished miner" refers to the relatively dull or unpolished appearance of the compared to some related species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena impolita: /ænˈdɹiːnə ɪmˈpɑːlɪtə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Central America and North America. Specific countries and details within this range are not well documented in available sources.

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