Andrenidae
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Ancylandrena
Ancylandrena is a genus of mining bees in the family Andrenidae, established by Cockerell in 1930. The genus contains five described species, all found in North America. One species, Ancylandrena larreae, is commonly known as the creosote bush ancylandrena due to its association with Larrea tridentata. These are solitary bees that nest in the ground.
Andrena aliciae
Yellow-faced Miner Bee
Andrena aliciae, known as the Yellow-faced Miner Bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America and belongs to a large genus of ground-nesting bees that are important spring pollinators. Like other Andrena species, it excavates tunnels in soil to create nests provisioned with pollen for its larvae.
Andrena andrenoides
Colourful Willow Miner Bee
The Colourful Willow Miner Bee (Andrena andrenoides) is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America and belongs to the large genus Andrena, which comprises over 1,500 species of ground-nesting bees. As a member of this genus, it is a fossorial species that excavates tunnels in soil to create nesting chambers for its offspring. The species was originally described as Panurgus andrenoides by Cresson in 1878 before being transferred to the genus Andrena.
Andrena anisochlora
Miner's Lettuce Miner
Andrena anisochlora is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, first described by Cockerell in 1936. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to create nest cells provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The common name "Miner's Lettuce Miner" suggests a likely association with Claytonia perfoliata (miner's lettuce) as a pollen or nectar source. It is part of the diverse Andrena genus, which contains over 1,500 species worldwide and represents one of the most speciose bee genera in North America.
Andrena apacheorum
Andrena apacheorum is a species of mining bee (family Andrenidae) described by Cockerell in 1897. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other Andrena species, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Andrena asteris
Aster Mining Bee, aster miner bee
Andrena asteris is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. The species is named for its documented association with Aster flowers, though specific ecological details remain limited. Like other Andrena species, it nests in soil and is active during spring and summer. The species has been recorded from Vermont and other parts of North America, with 793 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Andrena biscutellata
Andrena biscutellata is a mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Viereck in 1917. It is a solitary, ground-nesting bee found in North America. Like other Andrena species, it excavates tunnels in soil to create nest cells provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The species belongs to a large genus of early-spring to summer-active bees that are important pollinators of wildflowers and crops.
Andrena canadensis
Canada miner bee, Canada andrena, Canadian Mining Bee
Andrena canadensis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. Like other Andrena species, it nests in the ground and is active in spring. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with most information inferred from genus-level traits.
Andrena candida
mock-orange miner bee, Bright Miner
Andrena candida, commonly known as the mock-orange miner bee or Bright Miner, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is distributed across North America and Central America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the typical ground-nesting behavior characteristic of mining bees, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in available literature.
Andrena cerasifolii
Cherry Leaf Miner Bee, Cherry Plum Miner Bee
Andrena cerasifolii, commonly known as the Cherry Leaf Miner Bee or Cherry Plum Miner Bee, is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the typical traits of mining bees: ground-nesting behavior and solitary reproduction without colonial structure.
Andrena cleodora melanodora
Andrena cleodora melanodora is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1932. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The subspecies is part of the nominate species Andrena cleodora, which belongs to a diverse group of early-spring flying bees that nest in soil and provision their larvae with pollen. No specific ecological studies or detailed biological observations have been published for this particular subspecies.
Andrena confederata
Southern Mining Bee, southern miner
Andrena confederata is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Viereck in 1917. It is native to North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting species that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen for its developing young.
Andrena crataegi
Hawthorn Mining Bee, Hawthorn Andrena
Andrena crataegi is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it nests in the ground and is active in spring. The specific epithet 'crataegi' refers to hawthorn (Crataegus), suggesting a likely association with this plant genus for foraging.
Andrena cressonii
Cresson's Mining Bee, Cresson's Andrena, Dotted Miner Bee
Andrena cressonii, commonly known as Cresson's Mining Bee or the Dotted Miner Bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States including Vermont. The species was first described by Robertson in 1891 and includes three recognized subspecies. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it shares the characteristic ground-nesting behavior typical of mining bees, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain limited in available literature.
Andrena cressonii cressonii
Andrena cressonii cressonii is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The nominate subspecies was described by Robertson in 1891. Like other Andrena species, females excavate tunnels in soil to create nests provisioned with pollen for their larvae.
Andrena crinita
Andrena crinita is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Bouseman and LaBerge in 1979. It is native to North America and belongs to a large genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees. Like other Andrena species, it excavates tunnels in soil to create nests and provisions brood cells with pollen.
Andrena cuneilabris
Wedgy-lipped Miner Bee
Andrena cuneilabris is a species of solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the Wedgy-lipped Miner Bee. It was described by Viereck in 1926 and is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision its offspring with pollen.
Andrena cyanura
Andrena cyanura is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1916. It is currently treated as a synonym of Andrena transnigra in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The species was originally described from North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it would share the general biology of mining bees: solitary, ground-nesting bees that excavate tunnels in soil to provision with pollen for their larvae.
Andrena distans
Distant Miner Bee, Cranesbill Miner
Andrena distans is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with records from Vermont and broader North American distribution. The species is commonly associated with Geranium maculatum (wild geranium) flowers, which has earned it the common name 'Cranesbill Miner.' As a ground-nesting solitary bee, it excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae.
Andrena dunningi
Dunning's Miner Bee, Dunning's Miner
Andrena dunningi is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and lay eggs. As a spring-flying bee, it contributes to early-season pollination. The species is one of many Andrena bees that form a significant component of native bee diversity in temperate North American habitats.
Andrena forbesii
Forbes' Mining Bee, Forbes's Miner Bee, Forbes' Andrena
Andrena forbesii is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. Like other members of its genus, it nests in underground burrows excavated in soil. The species was described by Robertson in 1891. Available information on this species is limited compared to better-studied Andrena species.
Andrena fracta
Andrena fracta is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, first described by Casad and Cockerell in 1896. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it belongs to a group of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important pollinators in temperate and subtropical regions. The species has been recorded from North America and Middle America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. Like other Andrena species, it likely nests in burrows excavated in soil and provisions its larvae with pollen and nectar.
Andrena fragilis
Fragile Miner Bee, Fragile Dogwood Andrena
Andrena fragilis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. The species belongs to a large genus of ground-nesting bees that excavate tunnels in soil to provision their larvae with pollen. Like other Andrena species, it is active in spring and contributes to pollination of early-flowering plants.
Andrena geranii
Geranium Miner Bee, Geranium Andrena
Andrena geranii is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Geranium Miner Bee or Geranium Andrena, names reflecting its documented association with geranium plants (Pelargonium and Geranium species). Like other members of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae. The species is part of the diverse Andrena fauna of eastern North America, though detailed ecological studies specific to this species remain limited.
Andrena haynesi
Haynes' Mining Bee, Haynes's Miner Bee, Haynes' Andrena
Andrena haynesi is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as Haynes' Mining Bee. First described by Viereck and Cockerell in 1914, this species is known from North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and lay eggs.
Andrena hilaris
Andrena hilaris is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, first described by Smith in 1853. Like other members of the genus Andrena, it is a solitary bee that nests in the ground. The species is recorded from North America. As with many Andrena species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in the available literature.
Andrena hirticincta
Hairy-banded Mining Bee, Hairy-belted Miner Bee, Hairy-banded Andrena
Andrena hirticincta is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the Hairy-banded Mining Bee. The species is found in North America and belongs to a large genus of ground-nesting bees that provision underground burrows with pollen for their larvae. Like other Andrena species, it is a spring-flying bee that contributes to early-season pollination.
Andrena imitatrix
Imitator Miner Bee
Andrena imitatrix is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Cresson in 1872. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader distribution across the continent. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision its young with pollen. The species is part of the diverse genus Andrena, which contains over 1,400 species of mining bees worldwide.
Andrena impolita
Unpolished Mining Bee, unpolished miner
Andrena impolita is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1987. The species is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to create nest cells provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The common name "unpolished miner" refers to the relatively dull or unpolished appearance of the integument compared to some related species.
Andrena lativentris
Andrena lativentris is a species of mining bee (family Andrenidae) described by Timberlake in 1951. It belongs to a large genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important spring pollinators. As with other Andrena species, it likely excavates tunnels in soil to create nests provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The specific epithet 'lativentris' refers to a broad abdomen, a morphological trait that may aid in identification.
Andrena levipes
Andrena levipes is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1967. It is a solitary, ground-nesting bee native to North America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it shares the characteristic fossorial nesting behavior typical of mining bees, excavating tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Andrena livida
Andrena livida is a mining bee species in the family Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1977. It is known from Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. Specific details about its biology, host plants, and habitat preferences remain poorly documented in available sources.
Andrena malacothricidis
Desert-dandelion Mining Bee, Desert-dandelion Andrena
Andrena malacothricidis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, first described by Thorp in 1969. The species is commonly known as the Desert-dandelion Mining Bee, reflecting its association with plants in the genus Malacothrix. It is found in Central America and North America. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil for nesting.
Andrena mesillae
Andrena mesillae is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae, first described by Cockerell in 1896. As with other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to create nest cells provisioned with pollen for its larvae. The species occurs in North America and Middle America. Like most Andrena, it likely plays a role in spring pollination of wildflowers in its habitat.
Andrena miserabilis
Miserable Mining Bee, Miserable Andrena
Andrena miserabilis, commonly known as the Miserable Mining Bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. The species was described by Cresson in 1872 and occurs in Central America and North America. As with other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting solitary bee that plays a role in pollination.
Andrena nigrocaerulea
Blue-and-black Mining Bee, Black and Blue Miner Bee, Blue-and-black Andrena
Andrena nigrocaerulea is a mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The species is known by the common names Blue-and-black Mining Bee and Black and Blue Miner Bee, referencing its distinctive coloration.
Andrena nivalis
Snowy Mining Bee, Snow Miner Bee
Andrena nivalis, commonly known as the snowy mining bee or snow miner bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America and is active in early spring. Like other Andrena species, it nests in the ground and provisions its brood cells with pollen and nectar.
Andrena nubecula
Cloudy-winged Mining Bee, Cloudy-winged Miner Bee
Andrena nubecula is a mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species is a solitary ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it contributes to pollination services in its range.
Andrena nuda
Nude Mining Bee, Naked Miner Bee, Nude Andrena
Andrena nuda is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the fossorial nesting behavior typical of mining bees, constructing underground burrows for reproduction.
Andrena obscuripennis
Dark-winged Miner Bee
Andrena obscuripennis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, known as the Dark-winged Miner Bee. The species is native to eastern North America with a documented range spanning the southeastern United States and southern Ontario, Canada. Very little is known about its biology or life history. A single individual was collected within 0.5 m of the ground in a Georgia study on bee flight heights, suggesting low foraging or nesting activity.
Andrena perarmata
Large-toothed Miner, Armed Miner Bee, Well-armed Andrena
Andrena perarmata is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is known by multiple common names including Large-toothed Miner, Armed Miner Bee, and Well-armed Andrena. The species occurs in North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae.
Andrena pertristis carliniformis
Andrena pertristis carliniformis is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Viereck and Cockerell in 1914. As a member of the genus Andrena, it belongs to a diverse group of solitary, ground-nesting bees. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the species Andrena pertristis.
Andrena pertristis pertristis
Andrena principalis
Andrena principalis is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1986. It belongs to a large genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important pollinators 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 larvae with pollen and nectar, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Andrena pruni
Cherry Mining Bee, cherry miner
Andrena pruni is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Cherry Mining Bee or cherry miner. Like other members of the genus Andrena, it nests in the ground and is an important pollinator. The specific epithet 'pruni' suggests a likely association with Prunus (cherry/plum) species as a pollen or nectar source, though this relationship requires confirmation.
Andrena regularis
Regular Mining Bee, Regular Miner
Andrena regularis is a ground-nesting solitary mining bee native to North America. It is known to form large nesting aggregations, as documented at East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, where it was the dominant species in a study collecting 3,251 individuals across 16 bee, fly, and beetle species. The species exhibits a 41-day emergence period from late March through mid-May, with distinct timing of male and female emergence. It serves as a host for the brood parasite Nomada imbricata. Cemeteries may function as important refugia for this and other ground-nesting bee populations.
Andrena rugosa
rugose andrena, wrinkled miner bee, Rugose Mining Bee
Andrena rugosa is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the rugose andrena or wrinkled miner bee. The species is native 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 larvae. The specific epithet "rugosa" refers to a wrinkled or rough appearance, likely describing some aspect of the bee's morphology.
Andrena scotoptera
Andrena scotoptera is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1934. It is found in North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee.
Andrena sperryi
Andrena sperryi is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, first described by Cockerell in 1937. It belongs to the large genus Andrena, which comprises over 1,500 species of solitary, ground-nesting bees worldwide. As a member of this genus, it likely exhibits the typical Andrena biology of excavating burrows in soil and provisioning nest cells with pollen for larval development. The species is recorded from North America.
Andrena sphaeralceae
Globemallow Andrena
Andrena sphaeralceae, commonly known as the Globemallow Andrena, is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is a solitary bee that excavates underground nests in soil. The species is found in North America and Central America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it contributes to spring pollination of wildflowers. The specific epithet 'sphaeralceae' suggests a likely association with plants in the genus Sphaeralcea (globemallows), though this host relationship requires confirmation.