description Andrena tibialis Overview
Andrena tibialis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by William Kirby in 1802 and distributed across much of Europe into temperate Asia. Females excavate nests in the ground and provision separate brood cells with pollen and nectar. It is active mainly in spring and visits several plant families, making it a generalist pollinator associated with woodland edges, grassland, gardens, and other flower-rich habitats.
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Who described Andrena tibialis?
Andrena tibialis was described by William Kirby in 1802. It is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae.
Where is Andrena tibialis found?
It is distributed across much of Europe and extends into temperate Asia. The species uses open ground where females can excavate nests and find flowering plants.
How does Andrena tibialis raise its young?
Each female digs a ground nest and provisions separate brood cells with pollen and nectar. She works independently rather than relying on a queen-and-worker colony.
When does Andrena tibialis fly?
It is active mainly during the warmer part of the year. Local flight timing depends on temperature and the availability of suitable flowering plants.
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