Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Fringed Furrow Bee
Andrena varians compared with Lasioglossum sexstrigatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Fringed Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Halictidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Lasioglossum |
| Species | Andrena varians | Lasioglossum sexstrigatum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Fringed Furrow Bee share a common ancestor at the Order level: Hymenoptera. (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernFringed Furrow Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Fringed Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fringed Furrow Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).
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.
Fringed Furrow Bee
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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