Andrena nigroaenea
Description
Andrena nigroaenea is about 14 mm long and is quite a plump looking mining bee. It has dark gingery brown hair on the thorax and abdomen but the tail is covered with black hairs.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Areas with dry sandy soil such as heathland.
When to see it
They fly from March onwards and are one of the first species to appear in the Spring.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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