Andrena palpalis
Timberlake, 1951
Blue-Phacelia Miner
Andrena palpalis is a of mining bee in the Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1951. It is found in Central America and North America. The species is commonly known as the Blue-Phacelia Miner, suggesting an association with Phacelia species as a pollen or nectar source. As a member of the Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena palpalis: /ænˈdriːnə pælˈpeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
More Details
Common name etymology
The "Blue-Phacelia Miner" likely derives from an association with blue-flowered Phacelia (Hydrophyllaceae), which are known to be important pollen and nectar sources for many Andrena species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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