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

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

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 …

New, blue bee discovered by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma

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…

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

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.

New Bee Species Discovery Has Texas A-Buzz

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

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

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