Andrena cressonii

Andrena cressonii native bee

Mining bees. One of the largest bee genera in the prairies; dozens of species across AB and SK.

6 documented plant relationships.

sips nectar at

Field PussytoesAntennaria neglectagroundcover · May-JuneFragrant SumacRhus aromaticashrub · April-MayRed Osier DogwoodCornus sericeashrub · June–JulySlender Cinquefoil (Graceful Cinquefoil)Potentilla graciliswildflower · June–AugustUmbrella BuckwheatEriogonum umbellatumwildflower · June-August

gathers pollen at

Slender Cinquefoil (Graceful Cinquefoil)Potentilla graciliswildflower · June–August