Appalachian Tea vs Blackthorn Mining Bee
Ilex glabra compared with Andrena varians
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Appalachian Tea | Blackthorn Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Aquifoliales (Aquifoliales) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae | Andrenidae |
| Genus | Ilex | Andrena |
| Species | Ilex glabra | Andrena varians |
Conservation Status
Appalachian Tea
LC — Least ConcernBlackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Appalachian Tea | Blackthorn Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Appalachian Tea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Appalachian Tea
The Appalachian Tea (Ilex glabra) is a species in the genus Ilex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Blackthorn Mining Bee
The Blackthorn Mining Bee (Andrena varians) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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