Andrena rugosa
Robertson, 1891
rugose andrena, wrinkled miner bee, Rugose Mining Bee
Andrena rugosa is a solitary mining in the , commonly known as the andrena or wrinkled miner bee. The is to North America, with records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen for its . The specific epithet "rugosa" refers to a wrinkled or rough appearance, likely describing some aspect of the bee's .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrena rugosa: /ænˈdriː.nə ruːˈɡoʊ.sə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont in the northeastern United States.
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Taxonomic authority
Described by Charles H. Tyler Robertson in 1891.
Etymology
The specific epithet "rugosa" is Latin for wrinkled or rough, likely referring to sculpturing on the or other morphological features.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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