description Andrena fucata Overview
Andrena fucata, also called the painted mining bee, is a Palearctic species of solitary ground-nesting bee in the genus Andrena. It occurs across much of Europe, from northern Fennoscandia to Turkey and the central Urals, and is recorded in Britain and Ireland. The species uses habitats including woodland, heath, moorland, and coastal dunes; in Britain it usually flies from mid-May to mid-July and visits flowers such as bilberry, hawthorn, plum, and wood spurge.
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What is Andrena fucata commonly called?
Andrena fucata is also called the painted mining bee. It is a solitary, ground-nesting bee in the genus Andrena.
Where does Andrena fucata occur?
It is a Palearctic species found across much of Europe. Its recorded range extends from northern Fennoscandia to Turkey and the central Urals, including Britain and Ireland.
Does Andrena fucata live in colonies?
No. It is a solitary bee, and it nests in the ground rather than living in a social hive like honey bees.
What kind of nest does the painted mining bee make?
Andrena fucata is a ground-nesting species. The female creates or uses a nest in soil where she raises offspring independently.
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