Barley Brome vs Blackthorn Mining Bee
Bromus hordeaceus compared with Andrena varians
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barley Brome | Blackthorn Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Andrenidae |
| Genus | Bromus | Andrena |
| Species | Bromus hordeaceus | Andrena varians |
Conservation Status
Barley Brome
LC — Least ConcernBlackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barley Brome | Blackthorn Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barley Brome
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Barley Brome
The Barley Brome (Bromus hordeaceus) is a species in the genus Bromus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are
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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