Meaning of the word "mining bee" in English

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mining bee

US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
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Noun

1.

a solitary bee that nests in the ground, typically in burrows dug in sandy soil, and is an important pollinator of various plants

Example:
We observed a mining bee digging its nest in the garden.
Mining bees are crucial for pollinating early spring flowers.
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