Andrena rudbeckiae

Robertson, 1891

Coneflower Mining Bee

Andrena rudbeckiae is a solitary mining bee in the Andrenidae, commonly known as the Coneflower Mining Bee. It is native to North America and is named for its association with Rudbeckia (coneflower) , suggesting a likely plant relationship. As a member of the large Andrena, it exhibits the typical ground-nesting characteristic of mining bees, excavating tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae.

Andrena rudbeckiae 2 by Ilona Loser. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Andrena rudbeckiae 1 by Ilona Loser. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Andrena rudbeckiae 3 by Ilona Loser. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrena rudbeckiae: //ænˈdriːnə rʌdˈbɛki.aɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented in available sources.

Host Associations

Rudbeckia - probable pollen/nectar source epithet and suggest association with coneflower , though specific plant relationships have not been confirmed in available literature.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Charles H. Tyler Robertson in 1891. The specific epithet 'rudbeckiae' directly references the Rudbeckia, a naming convention common in Andrena that often indicates floral associations, though this should not be assumed without verification.

Data limitations

Despite being a described with over 850 iNaturalist observations, detailed ecological studies of A. rudbeckiae appear limited in the accessible literature. Most available information derives from -level characteristics of Andrena rather than species-specific research.