One of the smallest mining bees in the state, this species is easy to overlook as it forages on wild strawberries and other members of the Rose family.
Identification: See the Discover Life key for distinguishing features of this species and the other related small Mining Bees in Vermont.
Similar Species: Andrena zizia specializes on Golden Alexander. Rose Miner Bees have been found at least twice on this plant in Vermont.
Andrena ziziaeformis is a Cinquefoil and Barren-Strawberry specialist, but is only known from one site in Rutland County.
Global Status: Not Ranked
Vermont Status: Not Ranked
For more information, visit the following links:
Discover Life
Living Atlas Species Page
Distribution:
To see the global distribution, check out the iNaturalist account, and toggle the GBIF layer on the map.
