mining bee

US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
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abeja minera, andrena

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

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We observed a mining bee digging its nest in the garden.
Observamos una abeja minera cavando su nido en el jardín.
Mining bees are crucial for pollinating early spring flowers.
Las abejas mineras son cruciales para polinizar las flores de principios de primavera.