Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Shingle Flatsedge
Andrena varians compared with Cyperus imbricatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Shingle Flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Cyperus |
| Species | Andrena varians | Cyperus imbricatus |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernShingle Flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Shingle Flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Shingle Flatsedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Singapore), Europe (4 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Shingle Flatsedge
No description available.
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