Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge
Andrena varians compared with Carex retrorsa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Carex |
| Species | Andrena varians | Carex retrorsa |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernDeflexed Bottlebrush Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada and 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.
Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge
No description available.
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