Ashy Mining Bee
Andrena cineraria
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Andrenidae
The ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), also known as the Danubian miner or grey mining bee, is a species of sand bee found in Europe. Its distinctive black, grey and white colouring makes it one of the most easily recognized of the genus. They are generally considered safe around children and pets because they are relatively docile, and their stingers are not long enough to penetrate human skin.
Andrena cineraria est une espèce d'insectes hyménoptères de la famille des Andrenidae. C'est une petite abeille solitaire nichant dans le sol et visible au printemps. Elle est présente en Europe et en Asie.
Andrena es el género más numeroso de la familia Andrenidae y uno de los géneros de abejas más numerosos. Cuenta con más de 1300 especies. Es de distribución predominantemente del hemisferio norte.
Distribution
More from the same family
Tawny Mining Bee
Andrena fulva
AndrenidaeBuffish Mining Bee
Andrena nigroaenea
AndrenidaeGwynne's Mining Bee
Andrena bicolor
AndrenidaeYellow-legged Mining Bee
Andrena flavipes
AndrenidaeOrange-tailed Mining Bee
Andrena haemorrhoa
AndrenidaeCommon Mini-miner
Andrena minutula
AndrenidaeWilke's Mining Bee
Andrena wilkella
AndrenidaeSmall Shaggy Bee
Panurgus calcaratus
Andrenidae