Ashy mining bee - Wikipedia
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. [1] [2] Its distinctive black, grey and white colouring makes it one of the most easily recognized of the genus. [3]
Ashy mining bee - The Wildlife Trusts
The ashy mining bee is a solitary bee, which means that female bees live alone, each creating their own nest. Ashy mining bees usually emerge in March and can be seen until June, though are occasionally seen later in the year.
Ashy Mining Bee | The Stats & Facts You Need To Know - BeesWiki
Ashy mining bees are solitary digging bees, which means that they dig their own holes in the ground for nesting. Ashy mining bees are scientifically known as Andrena cineraria . Additionally, they are known as gray mining bees or Danubian miners.
Ashy mining bee - Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Ashy mining bees are one of our most distinctive spring-flying solitary bees with their striking black and grey/white markings. The female bees excavate small tunnels in the earth which can look like little soil volcanoes.
The Ashy Mining Bee: An Overview - Wild Explained
Sep 14, 2023 · The ashy mining bee, also known as Andrena cineraria, is a fascinating insect that plays an important role in our ecosystems. In this article, we will explore the physical characteristics of the ashy mining bee, its habitat and distribution, its life cycle, its ecological role, its conservation status, and some interesting facts about this ...
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The Ashy Mining Bee - Andrena cineraria - BuzzAboutBees.net
Mar 9, 2023 · The Ashy Mining Bee - Andrena cineraria, is a harmless and beautiful ground nesting bee, and its distinct black and whitish hair makes it easy to identify. A member of the Andrenidae bee family, this species may be found in a variety of locations, including gardens, open woodlands, valleys, greenspaces, brownfield sites and coastal grasslands.
Ashy Mining Bee - A-Z Animals
Feb 7, 2023 · Andrena cineraria, the ashy mining bee, is a species of solitary bee commonly known as the Danubian miner bee or the grey mining bee. The species is native to Europe . It is also found in North America, where it is an introduced species, and thus not as widespread as it is in its native range.
Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) - iNaturalist
The ashy mining bee or grey mining bee, Andrena cineraria, is a European species of the sand bee (Andrena) genus. Its distinctive colouring makes it one of the most easily recognised of the genus. The females are black, with two broad grey hair bands across the thorax.
Ashy Mining Bee - Natural History Society of Northumbria
The Ashy Mining Bee is one of the most distinctive spring-flying solitary bees. A species of mining bee, the monochrome females dig nest burrows in the ground and often nest close together to form large groups.
Grey Mining Bee - NatureSpot
Ashy Mining Bee. Description. The females are black, and have two broad ashy-grey hair bands across the thorax. The males are similar, but the thorax is entirely clothed with less dense grey hairs, and has a very pronounced tuft of white hairs on the lower face.