Andrena, commonly called the mining bee, is the largest genus in the family Andrenidae, and is nearly worldwide in distribution, with the notable exceptions of Oceania and South America. With over 1,300 species, it is one of the largest of all bee genera. Species are often brown to black with whitish abdominal hair bands, though other colors are possible, most commonly reddish, but also including metallic blue or green.
The shiny-blue sculptured miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America.
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 black and blue miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the blue-and-black andrena. It is found in North America.
The European legume miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Its original distribution is Europe. It has been accidentally introduced to North America long ago, possibly with ship ballast. It is active between April and August. Nests singly in group aggregations. Preferentially collects pollen from clover and sweet clover (Fabaceae).
The pale-faced miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the pale-fovea andrena. It is found in Central America and North America.
The death camas miner bee, is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is death camas andrena. It is found in North America. It specialises in feeding on the highly poisonous Toxicoscordion venenosum and is possibly the only bee that can tolerate its toxins.
The geranium miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the geranium andrena. It is found in North America.
The intact miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the short-haired dogwood andrena. It is found in North America.
The bumped miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the Nason's andrena. It is found in Central America and North America. It is a generalist, collects pollen from many different plants.
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 fragile miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for the species is the fragile dogwood andrena. It is found in North America.
The Carlinville miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is Carlin's miner. It is found in North America.
The Clark's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Other common names include Clark's andrena and Clarke's mining bee. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia 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 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.
The sad miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is the mournful miner. It is found in North America.
The Bradley's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is Bradley's andrena. It is found in North America.
The Porter's miner bee is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. It is found in North America. It was first described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1900 and named after the collector of the type specimen Wilmatte Porter.
