Andrenine Bee vs Brown Violetear
Andrena wilkella compared with Colibri delphinae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andrenine Bee | Brown Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Colibri |
| Species | Andrena wilkella | Colibri delphinae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Andrenine Bee and Brown Violetear share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Andrenine Bee
LC — Least ConcernBrown Violetear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andrenine Bee | Brown Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andrenine Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Brown Violetear
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
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.
Brown Violetear
The only predominantly brown hummingbird in the violetear genus, brown violetears have brownish-bronze upper parts and a diagnostic violet-blue ear patch. Found across a broad range of humid forest and forest edge from Guatemala south through Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil to Bolivia. Inhabiting elevations from lowland to 2,000 meters, they are found in forest interior, forest edge, and gardens. Despite relatively drab plumage for a hummingbird, the violet ear patch glitters vividly in direct sunlight.
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