Andrenine Bee vs Dwarf Neckera

Andrena wilkella compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

  • Andrenine Bee is Least Concern while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andrenine Bee Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Bryophyta
Class Insecta (Insects) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family Andrenidae Neckeraceae
Genus Andrena Neckera
Species Andrena wilkella Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Andrenine Bee

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andrenine Bee Dwarf Neckera
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andrenine Bee

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Dwarf Neckera

No description available.

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