Taxonomy
Andrena stragulata
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Data deficient - has not been recorded since 1977 (status unclear). Now regarded as A, rosae
Species Biology
Identification
- Spring records of Andrena rosae were recognized to be those of A. stragulata, but this has been retracted again.
- Large sized solitary species (13-15mm)
- Thorax black
- Abdomen of female red and black
- Males generally smaller than females, with hairier faces
Habitat
Previous A. strangulata locations (now A. rosae) are both in Co. Carlow, where it was last recorded in 1977. Habitat associations unknown.
Flight period
March-September
Nesting biology
Ground nesting
Flowers visited
Polylectic - Anthriscus, Daucus, Heracleum, Aegopodium, Eryngium
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
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.