Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Cherry-eye Sprite
Andrena varians compared with Pseudagrion sublacteum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Pseudagrion |
| Species | Andrena varians | Pseudagrion sublacteum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Cherry-eye Sprite share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernCherry-eye Sprite
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cherry-eye Sprite
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Cherry-eye Sprite
The Cherry-eye Sprite (Pseudagrion sublacteum) is a species in the genus Pseudagrion. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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