Carlin's Andrenid Bee
Andrena carlini
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Tiny solitary bee with dark metallic body and pale leg hair. Ground-nester; visits native buckwheat and lupines. Efficient pollen specialist for spring wildflowers.
Plants that support Carlin's Andrenid Bee
2 plants
False Solomon's Seal
Maianthemum stellatum
perennial herb
Spring foraging activity March-May
Bay Area native
False Solomon's-seal
Maianthemum racemosum
perennial herb
Spring pollen collection, early season native bee activity
Bay Area native