The new species of mining bee, now known as Andrena androfovea, has been documented interacting with plants in the wild in both Oklahoma and Texas.

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Scientists just discovered a new bee in Texas - and it's blue

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By Miriam Fauzia | Dallas Morning News (TNS) A new species of metallic blue bee, found so far in Texas and Oklahoma, was recently discovered by researchers. The bee, called Andrena androfovea, is part of a family of bees known as mining bees for their solitary lifestyle — unlike the social honey bee — and underground nests. However, in the new study detailing the bee’s discovery, the researchers note that Andrena androfovea appears to be a new b…

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New, blue bee discovered by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma

The fuzzy blue mining bee is unlike any other.OU Professor James HungTake a closer look the next time you water your flowers if you live in Texas or Oklahoma, because you just might find a newly identified bee species.Scientists have announced the discovery of a new mining bee in those states and given it the name Andrena androfovea. This dark blue bee has unusual traits, like a habit of doing handstands and using its belly to rub flowers while …

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A New Species Of Bee Was Discovered In These Two Southern States

A new “sparkly blue” bee species has been discovered in Texas and Oklahoma, dazzling scientists not only with its color but its significance.

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Texas has a new 'sparkly blue' bee and it does handstands to collect pollen

A new species of bee has been discovered in Texas. This one is dark blue and shows weird behaviors when pollinating flowers.

Scientists just discovered a new bee in Texas - and it's blue

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