Beggar'S-Buttons vs Black-thighed Epeolus
Arctium lappa compared with Epeolus variegatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Black-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Apidae (Bees) |
| Genus | Arctium | Epeolus |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Epeolus variegatus |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernBlack-thighed Epeolus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Black-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Black-thighed Epeolus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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