mining bee

US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ biː/
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abelha-mineira

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 uma abelha-mineira cavando seu ninho no jardim.
Mining bees are crucial for pollinating early spring flowers.
As abelhas-mineiras são cruciais para a polinização das flores do início da primavera.