Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Fountain Apple-Moss
Andrena varians compared with Philonotis fontana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Fountain Apple-Moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Bartramiales (Bartramiales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Bartramiaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Philonotis |
| Species | Andrena varians | Philonotis fontana |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernFountain Apple-Moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Fountain Apple-Moss |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fountain Apple-Moss
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (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.
Fountain Apple-Moss
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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