Andrena astragali
The death camas miner bee[1] (Andrena astragali), is a species of miner bee in the family Andrenidae.[2][3][4][5] Another common name for this species is death camas andrena. It is found in North America.[2] It specialises in feeding on the highly poisonous Toxicoscordion venenosum and is possibly the only bee that can tolerate its toxins.[6]
Death camas andrena, Andrena astragali
| Andrena astragali | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Andrenidae |
| Genus: | Andrena |
| Species: | A. astragali |
| Binomial name | |
| Andrena astragali Viereck & Cockerell, 1914 | |
References
- "Standardized Common Names for Wild Species in Canada". National General Status Working Group. 2020.
- "Andrena astragali Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- "Andrena astragali species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- "Andrena astragali". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- "Andrena astragali Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- Wilson, Joseph S.; Messinger Carril, Olivia J. The bees in your backyard : a guide to North America's bees. Princeton University Press. p. 78. ISBN 9780691160771.
Further reading
- Ascher, J.S.; Pickering, J. (2019). "Discover Life bee species guide and world checklist (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila)". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- Michener, Charles D. (2007). The Bees of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 978-0801885730.
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