description Andrena miserabilis Overview
Andrena miserabilis, commonly called the smooth-faced miner bee, is a species of solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae. Ezra T. Cresson described it in 1872, and records place it in North America and Central America. Like other Andrena, it nests in soil rather than forming a social colony, making it relevant to regional bee surveys, plant-pollinator studies, and conservation of ground-nesting insects.
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What is Andrena miserabilis?
Andrena miserabilis is commonly called the smooth-faced miner bee. It is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae.
Where does Andrena miserabilis occur?
Records place Andrena miserabilis in North America and Central America. Its range is therefore broader than a single local bee population.
Does Andrena miserabilis live in a hive?
No. Like other Andrena bees, it nests in soil rather than forming a social hive.
Why is it called a miner bee?
The name refers to its habit of making a nest in the ground. Andrena miserabilis is solitary, so each female uses a soil nest rather than living in a large colony.
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