Taxonomy
Andrena (Leucandrena) barbilabris
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Near Threatened
Species Biology
Identification
- Medium sized solitary species (11-13mm)
- Thorax of female with reddish-ginger hairs, paler in the male
- Both males and females with thin bands of white hair on the abdomen
- Males smaller than females, with white hairs on face
Habitat
Associated with sandy areas, in Ireland more commonly known from coastal than inland sites.
Flight period
March-August
Nesting biology
Ground nesting (dry/sandy soil)
Flowers visited
Polylectic - Acer, Heracleum, Anthriscus, Aegopodium, Chaerophyllum, Ilex, Taraxacum, Crepis, Hypochoeris, Brassica, Sinapis, Jasione, Cornus, Quercus, Ligustrum, Ranunculus, Potentilla, Prunus, Crataegus, Rosa, Salix, Veronica
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
All of Europe, North America
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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References
Publications
Conservation status: FitzPatrick Ú., Murray T.E., Byrne A., Paxton
R.J., Brown M.J.F. (2006) Regional Red List of Irish Bees, Publ. Rep. to
National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) and Environment and Heritage
Service (N. Ireland). http://www.npws.ie/publications/red-lists
Flowers visited & World distribution: Westrich, P. (1989) Die Wildbienen
Baden-Württembergs. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart, Germany.