Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Laurel willow
Andrena varians compared with Salix pentandra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Salix |
| Species | Andrena varians | Salix pentandra |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernLaurel willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Laurel willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.
Laurel willow
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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