A univoltine species: late April to the end of June, sometimes early July. In the warmer parts of its range, it may commence flying as early as March
Parasites and predators: Host of the cleptoparasitic bee species Nomada panzeri (Söderman & Leinonen, 2003).
Pheromones: Pheromone analysis of the Dufour's gland secretions has revealed the presence of geraniol; delta1-23Hy; Z,Z-farnesyl octanoate; geranyl octanoate (Bergström, G., and Tengö, J. 1974b. Studies on natural odoriferous compounds IX. Farnesyl- and geranyl esters as main volatile constituents of the secretion from Dufour's gland in 6 species of Andrena (Hymenoptera, Apidae). Chem. Scripta. 5:28-38.).