Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Northern Mining Bee
Andrena varians compared with Andrena ruficrus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Northern Mining 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 same | Andrenidae | Andrenidae |
| Genus same | Andrena | Andrena |
| Species | Andrena varians | Andrena ruficrus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Northern Mining Bee share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Andrena.
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernNorthern Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Northern Mining 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.
Northern Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Northern Mining Bee
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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