Andrena perarmata

Cockerell, 1898

Large-toothed Miner, Armed Miner Bee, Well-armed Andrena

Andrena perarmata is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae. It is known by multiple including Large-toothed Miner, Armed Miner , and Well-armed Andrena. The occurs in North America. As a member of the Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae.

Andrena perarmata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena perarmata: //ænˈdriː.nə pɜːˈrɑːr.mə.tə//

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic History

Described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1898. The specific epithet 'perarmata' suggests reference to strong or well-developed armature, consistent with emphasizing 'armed' characteristics.

Data Availability

This is poorly documented in publicly available sources. Only 11 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation. Detailed biological information appears limited in scientific literature.