Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Cherry silverberry
Andrena varians compared with Elaeagnus multiflora
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Cherry silverberry |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Elaeagnus |
| Species | Andrena varians | Elaeagnus multiflora |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernCherry silverberry
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Cherry silverberry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 silverberry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
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 silverberry
The Cherry silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora) is a species in the genus Elaeagnus. 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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