Andrena cleodora
This record describes Andrena cleodora (species). Recorded family: Andrenidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The female of cleodora is similar to that of cupreotincta in the black scopae, black hairs of the head and abdomen, long apical tergal areas and coarse sculpture. The female of cleodora can be distinguished from that of cupreotincta by the apical tergal areas being almost impunctate A. cleodora exhibits a clearly marked, geographical race in southern California which is recognized below as a subspecies. Females of this subspecies are readily recognized by having the vestiture entirely black. A. c. melanodora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Andrenidae (Miner, Fairy, Allied Panurgine, and Oxaeine Bees)
- Subfamily
- Andreninae
- Genus
- Andrena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
nw US and adjacent areas [ map ]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts/floral associations
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Andrena cleodora (Viereck 1904)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Andrena cleodora. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Andrena cleodora (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , John S. Ascher , v belov , hg
Frequently Asked Questions About Andrena cleodora
What is Andrena cleodora?
Andrena cleodora is a species in the family Andrenidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Andrena cleodora?
The female of cleodora is similar to that of cupreotincta in the black scopae, black hairs of the head and abdomen, long apical tergal areas and coarse sculpture. The female of cleodora can be distinguished from that of cupreotincta by the apical tergal areas being almost impunctate A. cleodora exhibits a clearly marked, geographical race in southern California which is recognized below as a subspecies. Females of this subspecies are readily recognized by having the vestiture entirely black. A. c. melanodora
Where is Andrena cleodora found?
Range: nw US and adjacent areas [ map ]
What does Andrena cleodora eat?
The diet of the Andrena cleodora includes Hosts/floral associations.