Ashy Mining Bee

Andrena cineraria

The ashy mining bee, also known as the Danubian miner or grey mining bee, is a species of sand bee found in Europe. Its distinctive black, grey and white colouring makes it one of the most easily recognized of the genus. They are generally considered safe around children and pets because they're relatively docile, and their stingers aren't long enough to penetrate human skin. They are generalists, they mostly pollinate fruit trees, daisies, buttercups, mustard plants and brambles.

Scientific name

Andrena cineraria

Family

Andrenidae