




Andrena fulva
The Tawny Mining Bee is a small, fuzzy bee that loves to dig in the ground. They are important pollinators, helping flowers grow by spreading pollen as they visit them.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Tawny Mining Bee is covered in dense, bright fox-red or ginger fur on its thorax, with a contrasting shiny black abdomen and black legs. Its vibrant, uniform tawny coat makes it visually distinct from most other spring bees.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Each mother bee works completely alone, digging a new tunnel for every single egg.
Males have lighter, yellowish facial hair, making them look a bit different.
Sometimes many females nest close together, forming a 'mini-village' of burrows!
They often nest in sunny lawns, creating tiny volcano-shaped soil mounds!
Tawny Mining Bees can excavate intricate burrows underground for their nests because they have strong mandibles for digging.
Tawny Mining Bees have special branched hairs (scopae) on their hind legs that help them efficiently collect and carry pollen.
Tawny Mining Bees emerge very early in spring, synchronizing their appearance with the blooming of vital early-season flowers.
Tawny Mining Bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.
Salix caprea
Crucial early pollinator for catkins.
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Taraxacum officinale
Visits widespread garden flowers for vital resources.
Nomada ruficornis
Cuckoo bee larvae consume host's pollen provisions.
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Parus major
A common bird predator of flying insects.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch from a distance when you see bees. They are helpful friends!
15-25 mm
8-14 mm
21-42 days
Tawny Mining Bees drink flower nectar for energy and gather pollen to feed their babies.
Urban areas
Foraging
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