Mining Bee Andrena sp. Mason Park, Irvine, Orange County, CA. 3/15/12. © Ron Hemberger Hymenoptera: Andrenidae Back to Hymenoptera index page |
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An atypical burrow. Most had nicely rounded holes with excavated dirt piled around them. I'd guess this is an older digging.
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Site is adjacent to a walkway in a very dry spot within a few feet of a man-made lake. I saw several of these bees a day earlier. While there were burrows in the area, none of the bees attempted to enter them. Bees would hover above the ground, sometimes touching down and walking around a bit before flying off. ...Ron Hemberger |