Andrena bee
Andrena ablegata
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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
perennial herb
Primary pollinator; collects pollen for larval provisions
Bay Area native