Photo: James K. Lindsey / CC BY-SA 3.0
Andrena chrysosceles
Flecked Hawthorn Mining Bee
A small mining bee named for its distinctive golden-yellow hairs on the hind tibiae and tarsi. The black abdomen has narrow white hair bands, giving it a superficial resemblance to a Lasioglossum sweat bee. It is a generalist forager found in dry meadows, forest edges, and gardens. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 8–10 mm
- Flight Period
- April to June
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Andrenidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | James K. Lindsey | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
Adequate Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 33%
IdentifiabilityLowImage confidenceLowImage qualityMediumTrait coherenceHigh
Risk flags
Hard to identify
Difficult to identify genus (andrena)
