The subgenus Poecilandrena of the genus Andrena of the eastern Asia is revised, and four species are recognized. Three new species, Andrena (Poecilandrena) viciae, A. (Poecilandrena) subsquamiformis and A.(Poecilandrena) osytshnijukae are described from China. A. (Poecilandrena) leleji Osytshnjuk is newly recognized as a synonymy of A. (Poecilandrena) fukuokensis Hirashima. A. (Poecilandrena) fukuokensis Hireashima is recorded for the first time from China. A key to the species of Poecilandrena in the eastern Asia is given.

• Tadauchi, Osamu(Entomological Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University)
• Xu, Huan-Ii(Entomological Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University)