Small Flecked Mining Bee
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Small Flecked Mining Bee

Andrena coitana

UnknownDDEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrena_coitana

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Small Flecked Mining Bee faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of its specialized nesting habitats in sandy soils and coastal dunes. Agricultural intensification and urban development have eliminated many of the flower-rich grasslands and heathlands where this species forages, while coastal erosion and sea-level rise threaten remaining dune systems. The bee's narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This solitary mining bee inhabits sandy coastal areas, particularly stabilized dunes, sandy heathlands, and flower-rich grasslands near the coast. It requires both suitable sandy substrates for nest excavation and diverse flowering plants for pollen collection, typically found in traditional extensive grazing systems and undisturbed coastal margins.

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Small Scabious Mining Bee

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Calidris ferrugineaVU

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Lygephila craccae

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Walckenaeria nodosa

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Dolichopus notatus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Small Flecked Mining Bee classified as Endangered?
Small Flecked Mining Bee is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Small Flecked Mining Bee faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of its specialized nesting habitats in sandy soils and coastal dunes. Agricultural intensification and urban development have eliminated many of the flower-rich grasslands and heathlands where this species forages, while coastal erosion and sea-level rise threaten remaining dune systems. The bee's narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.
Where does Small Flecked Mining Bee live?
Small Flecked Mining Bee occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 22 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Small Flecked Mining Bee?
The main threats to Small Flecked Mining Bee are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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