An oligolectic species, specialising in Asteraceae pollen, in common with other Chlorandrena species. (Scheuchl, in prep.)
Data gathered from specimens and observations list the following forage species: Crepis sancta, Scorzonera sublanata, Scorzonera cana (Asteraceae); Asphodelus ramosus (Liliaceae); Prunus ursina (Rosaceae).
Andrena cinereophila males are known for the behaviour of pseudocopulation with the flowers of Ophrys cinereophila (Orchidaceae)(Paulus and Salkowski 2007).