Andrena accepta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Andrenidae |
Genus: | Andrena |
Species: | A. accepta |
Binomial name | |
Andrena accepta Viereck, 1916 | |
The two-spotted miner bee [1] (Andrena accepta) is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in Central America and North America. [2] [3] [4] Members of the species have communal nests made of many cells. They live in desert scrub habitat. Their primary host plants belong to the genus Helianthus . [5]
Andrena is a genus of bees in the family Andrenidae. With over 1,500 species, it is one of the largest genera of animals. It is a strongly monophyletic group that is difficult to split into more manageable divisions; currently, Andrena is organized into 104 subgenera. It is nearly worldwide in distribution, with the notable exceptions of Oceania and South America. Bees in this genus are commonly known as mining bees due to their ground-nesting lifestyle.
The Forbes's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the Forbes' andrena. It is found in North America.
The Appalachian miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is Alleghany andrena. It is found in North America. Its nests typically only have one or two cells. Adults overwinter in soil.
The sunflower miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the sunflower andrena. It is found in North America.
The cold miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the frigid miner. It is found in North America.
The short-tongued miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America. It is an oligolect of Rhus flowers.
The wrinkled miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the rugose andrena. It is found in North America.
Andrena milwaukeensis, or the Milwaukee miner bee, is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
The Virginia miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the Virginia andrena. It is found in North America.
The dotted miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is Cresson's andrena. It is found in North America.
The Canada miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the Canada andrena. It is found in North America.
The cloudy-winged miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
The Hippotes's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
The Sigmund's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the Sigmund's andrena. It is found in North America.
The fragile miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
Andrena impolita, the unpolished miner, is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
The hairy-belted miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the hairy-banded andrena. It is found in North America.
The black-banded miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
The aster miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
The brown-tailed miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species the dark-tailed andrena. It is found in North America.