alpine silverwort vs Black-thighed Epeolus
Anthelia julacea compared with Epeolus variegatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine silverwort | Black-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Antheliaceae | Apidae (Bees) |
| Genus | Anthelia | Epeolus |
| Species | Anthelia julacea | Epeolus variegatus |
Conservation Status
alpine silverwort
LC — Least ConcernBlack-thighed Epeolus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine silverwort | Black-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine silverwort
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Black-thighed Epeolus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
alpine silverwort
The Alpine silverwort (Anthelia julacea) is a species in the genus Anthelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Black-thighed Epeolus
The Black-thighed Epeolus (Epeolus variegatus) is a species in the genus Epeolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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