Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Bur Chervil
Andrena varians compared with Anthriscus sylvestris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Bur Chervil |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Apiales (Apiales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Anthriscus |
| Species | Andrena varians | Anthriscus sylvestris |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernBur Chervil
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Bur Chervil |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Bur Chervil
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).
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.
Bur Chervil
The Bur Chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) is a species in the genus Anthriscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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