Rosaceae-pollinator

Guides

• Andrena prunorum

  Prunus Miner Bee, Purple Miner Bee

  Andrena prunorum is a solitary mining bee in the subgenus Plastandrena, found across North and Central America. It is a spring-flying species that nests in the ground, with females constructing individual burrows containing multiple brood cells. The species has been observed to prefer pollen from Rosaceae plants, including fruit trees.

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