Taxonomy
Andrena ruficrus | Northern Mining Bee
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not Assessed
Species Biology
Identification
- Small-medium sized solitary species (9-12mm)
- Spring flight period, March - May
- Thorax with light brown hairs on top and grey-brown hairs on the sides
- Abdomen generally dark, rear legs of female with orange-yellow hairs
- Males smaller and slimmer than females, with greyer hairs
Habitat
Poorly known. Known habitats include upland woodland edges and heathland margins.
Flight period
March - June
Nesting biology
Ground nesting
Flowers visited
Females are oligolectic on willows (Salix). Various flowers are visited for nectar.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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References
Publications
Flowers visited & World distribution: Westrich, P. (1989) Die Wildbienen Baden-Württembergs. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart, Germany.