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Grey-backed Mining Bee

Andrena vaga

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family
Andrenidae
Genus
Andrena
Species
Andrena vaga (Grey-backed Mining Bee)

Names in Other Languages

German Große Weiden-Sandbiene

Similar Species in Andrena

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Alfken's Mini-miner
Andrena alfkenella
Near Threatened
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andrena minitula
Andrena minutula
Least Concern
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Andrenine Bee
Andrena wilkella
Least Concern
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Ashy Mining Bee
Andrena cineraria
Least Concern
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Barham Mini-miner
Andrena nana
Not Evaluated
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Bilberry Mining Bee
Andrena lapponica
Least Concern
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Black-headed Mining Bee
Andrena nigriceps
Near Threatened
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Black Mining Bee
Andrena pilipes
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey-backed Mining Bee?
The scientific name of Grey-backed Mining Bee is Andrena vaga. It belongs to the genus Andrena.
What is the conservation status of Grey-backed Mining Bee?
Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grey-backed Mining Bee live?
Grey-backed Mining Bee is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Grey-backed Mining Bee belong to?
Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) belongs to the genus Andrena, which is part of the taxonomic family Andrenidae.
Is Grey-backed Mining Bee endangered?
No, Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Grey-backed Mining Bee belong to?
Grey-backed Mining Bee (Andrena vaga) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Grey-backed Mining Bee?
The closest relatives of Grey-backed Mining Bee in the genus Andrena include Alfken's Mini-miner, andrena minitula, Andrenine Bee, Ashy Mining Bee, Barham Mini-miner.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Andrena — 20 Species

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Alfken's Mini-miner
Andrena alfkenella
NT 🐾
andrena minitula
Andrena minutula
LC 🐾
Andrenine Bee
Andrena wilkella
LC 🐾
Ashy Mining Bee
Andrena cineraria
LC 🐾
Barham Mini-miner
Andrena nana
NE 🐾
Bilberry Mining Bee
Andrena lapponica
LC 🐾
Black-headed Mining Bee
Andrena nigriceps
NT 🐾
Black Mining Bee
Andrena pilipes
NE 🐾
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Andrena varians
LC 🐾
Broad-faced Mining Bee
Andrena proxima
NE 🐾
Broad-margined Mining Bee
Andrena synadelpha
DD 🐾
Buff-banded Mining Bee
Andrena simillima
NE 🐾
Buffish Mining Bee
Andrena nigroaenea
LC 🐾
Buff-tailed Mining Bee
Andrena humilis
EX 🐾
Burbage Mining Bee
Andrena lathyri
LC 🐾
Chocolate Mining Bee
Andrena carantonica
LC 🐾
Clark'S Mining Bee
Andrena clarkella
LC 🐾
Cliff Mining Bee
Andrena thoracica
EX 🐾
Coppice Mining Bee
Andrena helvola
LC 🐾
early mining bee
Andrena haemorrhoa
LC
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