Andrena principalis
LaBerge, 1986
Andrena principalis is a of mining in the , described by LaBerge in 1986. It belongs to a large of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important in temperate regions. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other Andrena species, it is presumed to nest in burrows excavated in soil and to provision its with pollen and nectar, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena principalis: /ænˈdriːnə ˌprɪnsɪˈpeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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