Photo: Simon Colenutt / CC BY
Andrena wilkella
Wilke's Mining Bee
A small mining bee specialised on Fabaceae (legumes) with narrow white hair bands on the abdomen that are interrupted in the middle on the first two tergites. Females have yellowish pollen brushes and reddish hind tibiae and tarsi. It is widespread in Switzerland from lowlands to montane elevations in dry meadows, field margins, and ruderal areas. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 11–12 mm
- Flight Period
- May to July
- Nesting
- Ground
- Specialization
- Fabaceae (legumes)
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Andrenidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Simon Colenutt | CC BY |
| 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)
