Photo: Hectonichus / CC BY-SA 4.0
Andrena lagopus
Two-celled Mining Bee
A small mining bee (8–10 mm) unique among Andrena for having only two submarginal cells in the forewing. It has a red-haired thorax and fine white hair bands on the black abdomen. It nests solitarily in sparsely vegetated ground and prefers warm lowland areas, foraging mainly on Brassicaceae and Caryophyllaceae flowers from late April to June. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 8–10 mm
- Flight Period
- April to June
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Brassicaceae
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Andrenidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Hectonichus | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| 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)
