Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Chinese gall
Andrena varians compared with Rhus chinensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Chinese gall |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Rhus |
| Species | Andrena varians | Rhus chinensis |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernChinese gall
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Chinese gall |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Chinese gall
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Italy and Taiwan.
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.
Chinese gall
The Chinese Gall (Rhus chinensis) is a species in the genus Rhus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Italy and Taiwan.
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