mining bee

US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
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abeille terricole, 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.
Nous avons observé une abeille terricole creusant son nid dans le jardin.
Mining bees are crucial for pollinating early spring flowers.
Les abeilles terricoles sont essentielles pour la pollinisation des fleurs de début de printemps.