Andrena (Chrysandrena) merula WARNCKE, 1969

General traits

Body form Andreniform
Buzz pollinator No
Flight period
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • Flowers visited
  • Orchidaceae
  • Asteraceae
  • Habitat types Sclerophyllous scrub
    Lectic status (Cane & Sipes) Oligolectic
    Lectic status (Müller & Kuhlmann) Broadly oligolectic
    Lectic status (Robertson) Oligolectic
    Mode of pollen transport Legs and body
    Nesting trait Excavator: Ground
    Overwintering phase Adult within cocoon
    Pollen moisture Dry
    Preferred plant family Asteraceae
    Sociality Solitary
    Tongue length Short
    Voltinism Univoltine

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