Andrena levipes
LaBerge, 1967
Andrena levipes is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1967. It is a solitary, ground-nesting native to North America. As a member of the large Andrena, it shares the characteristic nesting typical of mining bees, excavating tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena levipes: //ænˈdriː.nə ˈlɛ.vɪˌpɛs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within North America are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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