Taxonomy
Andrena (Andrena) clarkella
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Least Concern
Species Biology
Identification
- Large sized solitary species (13-15mm)
- Early spring flight period, March - June
- Thorax with light brown/ginger hairs
- Females with orange hind tibia and abdomen with dark hairs
- Males smaller than females, with hairier faces
Habitat
Associated with woodlands but found in other habitats where Willow is present (e.g. coastal sites with Salix repens).
Flight period
Early species: March-June
Nesting biology
Ground nesting (dry/sandy dark soil)
Flowers visited
Feeds only on Willow
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Europe, between 45ºN and 70ºN
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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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.