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Clark's mining bee

Clark's mining bee

Andrena clarkella

A species of Mining bees, Also known as Clarke's mining bee, Clark's miner

The Clark's miner bee (Andrena clarkella) is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Other common names include Clark's andrena and Clarke's mining bee. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.

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General Info About Clark's mining bee
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Attributes of Clark's mining bee
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
Woodland; willow; heath; moor; disused sand; gravel pit
Adult Food Sources
Pollen, nectar, tree sap, honey, honeydew
Larva Food Source
Pollen, nectar, honey, oils from plants, plant-based secretions
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
The Clark's 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
The Clark's mining bee feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing-lapping mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Clark's mining bee
Egg The egg is the initial stage where the clark's mining bee is small, oval, and often pale-colored. Securely laid in a protected environment, the egg stage lasts until the larva is ready to emerge.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva is worm-like, lacking wings and functional reproductive organs. Its primary focus is feeding and growth, often experiencing several molts as it increases in size.
Pupal The clark's mining bee enters the pupal stage encased in a protective cocoon. This stage is a time of reorganization where the insect undergoes significant transformation, developing wings and adult body characteristics.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult clark's 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 Clark's mining bee Larvae
Birds, rodents, arthropods including other insect larvae and some beetles
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Predators of Adult Clark's mining bee
Birds, spiders, insectivorous mammals, larger insects like dragonflies and mantises
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Interesting Facts About Clark's mining bee
Clark's mining bee can excavate complex underground nests, showcasing remarkable architectural skills for an insect.
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Scientific Classification of Clark's mining bee
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Tips for Finding Clark's mining bee
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How Can You Attract Clark's mining bee
Given that clark's mining bee is a species of solitary bee, people might use flowering plants or artificial nectar sources as attractants to find them.
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Habitat Preferences of Clark's mining bee Through Different Life Stages
Clark's mining bee eggs are typically laid in underground burrows constructed by the female. The larvae develop in these protected nests where they feed on pollen and nectar provisions left by their mother. After developing through their larval stages, they pupate within the burrow. To find the varying stages, one would start by searching for small mounds or openings in well-drained, sunny soils often near early spring flowers. By carefully excavating the site, you could observe the larvae and pupae. Adult clark's mining bee, emerging in the spring, frequent flowers for nectar and pollen, so searching flowering areas during this time can yield sightings of the adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Clark's mining bee
The most suitable time to find adult clark's mining bee would typically be during warmer months when flowers are blooming, as this is when adults are most active for pollination.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Clark's mining bee
Optimal weather conditions for finding clark's mining bee would be sunny and mild weather, as these conditions are favorable for their foraging and flight activities.
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How and Where Can You Find Clark's mining bee at Different Life Stages
Larva Clark's mining bee larvae are likely to be found in underground nests. To find them, one should locate clark's mining bee nests by looking for small mounds or openings in the ground, particularly in sandy, well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Pupal Clark's mining bee pupates within its nest, so finding pupae involves similar methods to finding larvae. Gently excavating the nests—using proper permission and care not to harm the bee colony—may reveal the pupal stage.
Adult Clark's mining bee adults can often be found on flowers, especially those that bloom early in the year, which match their activity period. Look for clark's mining bee by visiting areas with abundant spring-blooming plants.
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Are Clark's mining bee harmful to humans?

Clark's 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.
Harmful Effects of Clark's mining bee
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Does the Clark's mining bee sting humans?

Clark's mining bee is not known to sting humans as it is a solitary bee species with a mild disposition. Typically, females possess a sting which is used for defense. However, clark's mining bee is non-aggressive and stings are rare, generally occurring only when mishandled or threatened. Human interaction usually doesn't provoke stinging, and there's no significant impact on humans or repercussions for clark's mining bee following such rare events.

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Beneficial Effects of Clark's mining bee
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Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Pollination Behavior Reason
Collect Pollen To Feed Offspring
Clark's mining bee is an early spring pollinator, often visiting willows. Attracted by the color and smell of flowers, it collects pollen primarily to feed its offspring. As it moves from flower to flower, pollen is transferred, aiding in plant reproduction.
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