Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Green-Underside Blue
Andrena varians compared with Glaucopsyche alexis
Key Differences
- Blackthorn Mining Bee is Least Concern while Green-Underside Blue is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Glaucopsyche |
| Species | Andrena varians | Glaucopsyche alexis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Green-Underside Blue share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernGreen-Underside Blue
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Green-Underside Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Green-Underside Blue
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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