Alder vs Tormentil Mining Bee
Alnus glutinosa compared with Andrena tarsata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Tormentil Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Andrenidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Andrena |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Andrena tarsata |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernTormentil Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Tormentil Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Tormentil Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Tormentil Mining Bee
No description available.
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