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Ancylandrena koebelei
Ancylandrena koebelei is a solitary bee species in the family Andrenidae, originally described as Megandrena koebelei by Timberlake in 1951. It is currently placed in the genus Ancylandrena, a group of mining bees found in North America. The species is poorly known in the literature, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Ancylandrena larreae
Creosote Bush Ancylandrena
Ancylandrena larreae, commonly known as the creosote bush ancylandrena, is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It was first described by Timberlake in 1951 as Megandrena larreae. The species is named for its association with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), suggesting a specialized host relationship. It occurs in arid regions of North America and Central America.
Ancylandrena rozeni
Ancylandrena rozeni is a species of mining bee described by Zavortink in 1994. It belongs to the family Andrenidae, a group of solitary, ground-nesting bees. The species occurs in Central America and North America.
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 alleghaniensis
Allegheny Mining Bee, Appalachian Miner Bee, Alleghany Andrena
A solitary mining bee native to eastern North America. Nests are simple, typically containing only one or two cells. Adults overwinter in soil, emerging in spring to forage and reproduce. The species is part of the diverse Andrena genus, which contains many spring-flying bees associated with forest and woodland habitats.
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 argemonis
Prickly-poppy Mining Bee, prickly-poppy andrena
Andrena argemonis, commonly known as the Prickly-poppy Mining Bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is a ground-nesting species, like other members of the genus Andrena. The species is found in Central America and North America. The common name suggests a likely association with prickly poppy plants (Argemone species), though specific ecological relationships have not been documented in the 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 astragali
Death Camas Mining Bee, Death Camas Bee, Death Camas Andrena
Andrena astragali is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. It is remarkable for its specialized association with highly toxic plants in the genus Toxicoscordion (death camas), whose alkaloid zygacine is lethal to most other bees. The species was first described in 1914 from a specimen collected on Astragalus in Nebraska, though its primary host plants were later discovered to be Toxicoscordion species. It is considered the only bee species known to tolerate death camas toxins, making it a unique example of pollinator-plant coevolution involving chemical defense.
Andrena auricoma
Golden-haired Miner Bee
Andrena auricoma, the Golden-haired Miner Bee, is a small solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. Females measure 8–10 mm in length, while males are smaller at 6–9 mm. The species is native to the western United States, with its distribution centered in California and relative rarity outside this state. It is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil for reproduction.
Andrena banksi
Banks' Mining Bee, Banks' Andrena
Andrena banksi is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. The species was described by Malloch in 1917 and is commonly known as Banks' Mining Bee or Banks' Andrena. Like other Andrena species, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates burrows in soil. The species is part of a large genus of mining bees that are important spring pollinators in temperate forests and open habitats.
Andrena barbara
Barbara's Mining Bee, Barbara's miner
Andrena barbara is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Bouseman & LaBerge in 1979. It is native to North America and belongs to the large genus Andrena, which comprises over 1,500 species of ground-nesting bees. Like other mining bees, it excavates burrows in soil to provision its offspring.
Andrena barbilabris
Bearded Miner Bee, Long-lipped Miner, Sandpit Mining Bee
A solitary mining bee with a Holarctic distribution, found across Europe, northern Asia, and North America. Females excavate nesting burrows in sandy soils, provisioning cells with pollen and nectar before laying single eggs. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in coloration and is active from early spring through mid-summer.
Andrena bisalicis
Eastern Willow Miner Bee
Andrena bisalicis, commonly known as the Eastern Willow Miner Bee, is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in soil to provision offspring with pollen. The species is poorly studied, with limited ecological data available beyond basic taxonomic and distributional records.
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 bradleyi
Bradley's Mining Bee, Bradley's Andrena
Andrena bradleyi is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as Bradley's Mining Bee or Bradley's Andrena. It is a ground-nesting bee native to North America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the typical traits of mining bees: excavating tunnels in soil to create nest cells provisioned with pollen and nectar for its larvae. The species was described by Viereck in 1907.
Andrena brevipalpis
Short-palped Miner, short-tongued miner bee
Andrena brevipalpis is a solitary mining bee species in the family Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1930. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader North American distribution. The species is an oligolectic specialist, collecting pollen exclusively from Rhus (sumac) flowers. Like other Andrena species, it nests in the ground and is active during spring.
Andrena brooksi
Brooks' andrena
Andrena brooksi, described by Larkin in 2004, is a mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is known from North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. Specific ecological details about this species remain limited in published sources.
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 cerebrata
Andrena cerebrata is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Mitchell in 1960. Like other Andrena species, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The species is known from North America. As a member of this large genus of mining bees, it likely exhibits the typical Andrena biology of females excavating burrows in soil to provision with pollen for their larvae, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Andrena clarkella
Clark's Mining Bee, Clark's Andrena, Clarke's Mining Bee
Andrena clarkella is a solitary mining bee (family Andrenidae) found in Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. It is one of the earliest spring-flying bees, active from March to May. The species is oligolectic, specializing on willow (Salix) pollen. Females nest in bare or sparsely vegetated sandy soils, often in forest clearings and edges.
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 cornelli
Azalea Mining Bee, azalea miner
Andrena cornelli is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the Azalea Mining Bee. It is the only known bee species that is oligolectic on azalea (Rhododendron spp.), meaning it exclusively collects pollen from this plant genus. The species possesses widely spaced scopa hairs on its hind legs, an adaptation that allows it to carry the distinctive sticky pollen of azaleas. It is found in North America and is of ecological interest due to its highly specialized pollination relationship.
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 cressonii kansensis
Andrena cressonii kansensis is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It was described by Cockerell in 1899. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The subspecies is known from North America, with records from Vermont.
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 erigeniae
Spring Beauty Miner Bee, Spring Beauty Andrena
Andrena erigeniae is a solitary mining bee native to North America, commonly known as the Spring Beauty Miner Bee. The species is univoltine, with adults active in spring. Females excavate underground burrows in clay soil, constructing nests with multiple cells provisioned with pollen and nectar. The species exhibits specialized foraging behavior associated with spring-blooming plants.
Andrena erythrogaster
Red-tailed Mining Bee, red-tailed andrena, red-bellied miner bee
Andrena erythrogaster is a solitary mining bee native to North America. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the typical ground-nesting behavior characteristic of mining bees. The species is distinguished by its reddish abdominal coloration, reflected in both its scientific and common names. Like other Andrena species, it is a spring-active pollinator that nests in excavated burrows in soil.
Andrena erythronii
Trout-lily Mining Bee, Trout Lily Bee, Trout-lily Andrena
Andrena erythronii is a solitary mining bee native to eastern North America. It is strongly associated with trout lilies (Erythronium), earning its common name. Females measure 11–14 mm, males 9–11 mm. The species has been documented visiting additional spring ephemeral wildflowers and early-flowering trees and shrubs.
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 frigida
Frigid Mining Bee, Cold Miner Bee, Frigid Miner
Andrena frigida is a solitary mining bee native to North America, first described by Frederick Smith in 1853. As a member of the family Andrenidae, it is a ground-nesting species that excavates tunnels in soil to provision with pollen and nectar for its larvae. The species epithet 'frigida' (Latin for 'cold') suggests association with cooler conditions or early-season activity, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Andrena fuscicauda
Brown-tailed Miner Bee, Dark-tailed Mining Bee, Dark-tailed Andrena
Andrena fuscicauda is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, characterized by its brown or dark-colored tail. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it exhibits the typical traits of mining bees: ground-nesting behavior, solitary reproduction, and spring activity. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological studies specific to this species remain limited.
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 helianthi
Sunflower Mining Bee, Sunflower Andrena
Andrena helianthi is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the Sunflower Mining Bee or Sunflower Andrena. It is native to North America and belongs to the large genus Andrena, which contains over 1,500 species of ground-nesting bees. As a member of this genus, it likely exhibits typical Andrena biology including fossorial nesting in soil and provisioning of nest cells with pollen. The specific epithet 'helianthi' suggests a possible association with sunflowers (Helianthus), though this host relationship requires confirmation.
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 hippotes
Hippotes's Miner Bee, Orange-legged Miner Bee
Andrena hippotes is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as Hippotes's Miner Bee or Orange-legged Miner Bee. As a member of the genus Andrena, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates tunnels in bare soil for nesting. The species is found in North America, with records from Vermont and other regions. Like other Andrena species, it is likely active in spring and plays a role in pollination of early-flowering plants.