Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Small Black Ant
Andrena varians compared with Lasius niger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Andrenidae | Formicidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Lasius |
| Species | Andrena varians | Lasius niger |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Small Black Ant share a common ancestor at the Order level: Hymenoptera. (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernSmall Black Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Small Black Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).
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.
Small Black Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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