Taxonomy
Andrena (Ptilandrena) angustior
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
VULNERABLE
Species Biology
Identification
- Medium sized solitary species (10-12mm)
- Thorax with dark brown hairs
- Abdomen dark, rear legs of female with distinct yellow hairs
- Males smaller than females, with hairier faces
Habitat
Infrequently found. Some association with sandy areas, both coastal and inland.
Flight period
May-June
Nesting biology
Ground nesting (damp, rich soil)
Flowers visited
Polylectic: Helianthus, Brassica, Stellaria, Ranunculus, Veronica
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Western Europe, and in some isolated areas of Central Europe
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.