Black Bent vs Red-thighed Epeolus
Agrostis gigantea compared with Epeolus cruciger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Red-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Apidae (Bees) |
| Genus | Agrostis | Epeolus |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Epeolus cruciger |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernRed-thighed Epeolus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Red-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Red-thighed Epeolus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Red-thighed Epeolus
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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