Algerian Spreadwing vs Andrenine Bee

Lestes numidicus compared with Andrena wilkella

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Andrenine Bee is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Andrenine Bee
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Lestidae	Andrenidae
Genus	Lestes	Andrena
Species	Lestes numidicus	Andrena wilkella

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Andrenine Bee share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Andrenine Bee

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Andrenine Bee
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Andrenine Bee

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Andrenine Bee

The Andrenine Bee (Andrena wilkella) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.