Andrena lativentris

Timberlake, 1951

Andrena lativentris is a of mining ( ) described by Timberlake in 1951. It belongs to a large of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important spring . As with other Andrena species, it likely excavates tunnels in soil to create nests provisioned with pollen for its . The specific epithet 'lativentris' refers to a broad , a morphological trait that may aid in identification.

Andrena (Hesperandrena) lativentris by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Andrena (Hesperandrena) lativentris by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Andrena (Hesperandrena) lativentris by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Andrena lativentris: //ænˈdriːnə ˌleɪtɪˈvɛntrɪs//

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North America

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