GENUS ANDRENA Meaning and
Definition
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Genus Andrena refers to a taxonomic classification within the family of solitary bees known as Andrenidae. It is one of the largest genera of bees, with over 1,500 known species worldwide. These bees are commonly referred to as mining bees or solitary mining bees due to their nesting habits.
Members of the genus Andrena are generally medium-sized bees, typically measuring between 8 to 18 millimeters in length. They exhibit a wide range of colors, including black, brown, metallic blue, or green, with some species featuring yellow or white markings on their bodies. These bees are covered in dense, branched hairs, which aids in their pollination activities.
Andrena bees are typically solitary insects, meaning they do not live in colonies or hives like social bees. Instead, each female constructs her own nest in the ground, often in sandy or loamy soil. These nests can be identified by the small, volcano-like entrance holes with characteristic piles of soil around them.
Andrena bees are important pollinators of many native flowering plants, as well as some agricultural crops. They collect pollen to feed their offspring and play a vital role in plant reproduction by transferring pollen from the male parts (anthers) to the female parts (stigma) of flowers.
Due to their ecological significance and beautiful diversity, many species of Genus Andrena are studied by entomologists and conservationists to better understand their biology, behavior, and ecological roles in various ecosystems.
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Etymology of GENUS ANDRENA
The word Genus Andrena is a combination of the Latin word genus, meaning race or kind, and Andrena, which is the genus name of a large and diverse group of solitary bees. The genus name Andrena was coined by the Swedish entomologist Carl Linnaeus (also known as Carl von Linné) in the 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word andros, meaning man or husband, which refers to the female bees' role as providers for their young, similar to the role of a human husband. Consequently, Genus Andrena can be translated roughly as the kind of bees called Andrena.
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