Mining Bee
Andrena sp.
33.1525, -97.0184
Field Notes
Description:
Dark bee slightly larger than a honey bee. Rusty brown thorax and long antenna. There were several on the Germander and they chased each other and the other insects as they fed.
Habitat:
Wildlife garden of about half an acre that is planted with native plants specific to wildlife needs and with two ponds that are filtered by gravel streams.
Notes:
The newly blooming Monarda also had this type of bee at the same time.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 1, 2012
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