description Andrena labialis Overview
Andrena labialis is a European mining bee notably characterized by its unusually expanded mouthparts, and it typically forages on nectar and pollen from leguminous plants.
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Where is Andrena labialis found?
Andrena labialis is a European mining bee. It typically searches for food on flowering leguminous plants.
What is unusual about Andrena labialis?
The species is notably characterized by unusually expanded mouthparts. That feature helps distinguish it from many other mining bees.
What are mining bees?
Mining bees are solitary bees that excavate nests in soil. Unlike honeybees, they generally do not maintain a large shared colony with workers and a queen.
Which plants does Andrena labialis visit?
It typically forages for nectar and pollen on leguminous plants, the group that includes peas, clovers, and related species. Those visits also make it a pollinator of the plants it uses.
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