Allegheny Mining Bee (Andrena alleghaniensis)

Allegheny Mining Bee, a reference photo — Photo: USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA · Public domain

The Appalachian miner bee (Andrena alleghaniensis) is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae. Another common name for this species is Alleghany andrena. It is found in North America. Its nests typically only have one or two cells. Adults overwinter in soil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Allegheny Mining Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Andrena crataegi
Andrena hippotes
Andrena nuda
Andrena rugosa
Andrena thaspii
Andrena proxima

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Andrenidae
Genus: Andrena
Species: Andrena alleghaniensis

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