Hawthorn-associated
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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.
Dicerca lepida
embossed hawthorn buprestid
Dicerca lepida, the embossed hawthorn buprestid, is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Adults measure 13.5–17.5 mm in length. Like other members of the genus Dicerca, it exhibits cryptic coloration that provides effective camouflage against tree bark.