Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Grey Field-speedwell
Andrena varians compared with Veronica polita
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Grey Field-speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Veronica |
| Species | Andrena varians | Veronica polita |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernGrey Field-speedwell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Grey Field-speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Grey Field-speedwell
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Grey Field-speedwell
No description available.
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