Tag: protandrena
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Protandrena
Protandrena are small to medium-sized dark panurgines, most of which have an affinity for various asters, goldenrods, and sunflowers. Species in this genus often mate on flowers, the males holding themselves in a comically stiff position with legs tucked in, seemingly to minimize inconvenience to their mate as she forages. Protandrena can become easily recognizable…