andrenid
/ˈændrənɪd/
noun
- A type of solitary bee belonging to the family Andrenidae, often called mining bees because they dig nests in the ground.
- An andrenid buzzed around the garden, collecting pollen from early spring flowers.
- The naturalist pointed out an andrenid emerging from a small hole in the lawn.
- Unlike honeybees, an andrenid lives alone and digs its nest in sandy soil.