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Chocolate mining bee

Chocolate mining bee

Andrena carantonica

A species of Mining bees

The solitary chocolate mining bee lives underground, fashioning nests in sandy soils where it exhibits a distinct preference for flowering plants as foraging territory. It is renowned for its pollen-collecting hairs under the abdomen. The species changes its diet according to developmental stages; the larvae feed on stored pollen and nectar while adults favor the nectar of specific flowers to maintain energy for their foraging duties.

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Attributes of Chocolate mining bee
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
Andrena timmerana is a generalist which occurs across many habitats including landslips and cliffs in coastal areas and heaths, open woodland, chalk grassland, fens, pastures and gardens in inland areas, as well as brownfield sites and occasionally urban greenspace.
Adult Food Sources
Pollen, nectar
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Chocolate mining bee is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing-lapping mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Chocolate mining bee
Andrena trimmerana is found in the southern part of the western Palearctic from southern Great Britain south through the Mediterranean islands to North Africa and east through France and Central Europe to Turkey and western Russia.
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Life Cycle of Chocolate mining bee
Egg The embryonic stage begins when the chocolate mining bee is laid, usually in secluded locations. The egg is tiny and may be oval or cylindrical. There is little to no movement, and the primary function is developing into the next stage.
Larva Emerging from the egg, the larvae are worm-like, with a voracious appetite. They lack wings and have a soft, occasionally hairy body designed for feeding and rapid growth. Larvae molt several times, increasing in size with each stage.
Pupal The larva transforms into a pupa, a stage of metamorphosis where drastic changes occur. Encased in a cocoon, the chocolate mining bee undergoes reorganization of its tissues. The pupa is generally immobile and the body shape refines, hinting at adult features.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult chocolate mining bee’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Chocolate mining bee Larvae
Ants, wasps, beetles, birds, rodents
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Predators of Adult Chocolate mining bee
Birds, spiders, dragonflies, mantis, frogs
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Scientific Classification of Chocolate mining bee
Class
Bugs
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Bees
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Youth Habitat of Chocolate mining bee
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Chocolate mining bee
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Flower-rich Habitats
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When is the Best Time to Observe Chocolate mining bee
The most suitable time to find adult chocolate mining bee is during the day, especially late morning to early afternoon when temperatures are warmer and they are most active.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Chocolate mining bee
Warm, dry, and sunny weather conditions are most suitable for finding adult chocolate mining bee as they are cold-sensitive and prefer foraging in good weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Chocolate mining bee at Different Life Stages
Larva Larva of chocolate mining bee are located inside underground nests. Finding them requires gently digging in areas known for chocolate mining bee nesting, typically sandy or loose soil, but this should be done with research permits and care to not disrupt the environment.
Adult Chocolate mining bee adults can be observed visiting flowers, especially in areas with abundant wildflowers. To find them, visit such habitats during sunny days and look for chocolate mining bee foraging on blooms, noting their quick, darting flight patterns among flowers.
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Are Chocolate mining bee harmful to humans?

Chocolate mining bee not offensive, only when it defends its eggs will it take the initiative to attack. Its claw needles are not powerful and usually cannot penetrate the skin. After being stabbed, they only feel slight pain.
Beneficial Effects of Chocolate mining bee
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Pollination Behavior Reason
Collect Pollen To Feed Offspring
Chocolate mining bee is a diligent pollinator, attracted by the vivid colors and enticing scents of flowers, especially those of Asteraceae and fruit trees. It collects pollen primarily to feed its offspring, inadvertently transferring pollen from one flower to another, aiding in plant reproduction.
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