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Andrena bee

Andrena ablegata

Petite mining bee, dark with reddish abdomen. Specializes on spring ephemerals and native shrubs; ground-nesting. Critical early pollinator for California natives like currant and sage.

Plants that support Andrena bee

1 plants

Western Buttercup

Ranunculus occidentalis

high

perennial herb

Primary pollinator; collects pollen for larval provisions

Bay Area native