Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Spotted Dark-bee
Andrena varians compared with Stelis ornatula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Spotted Dark-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 | Andrenidae | Megachilidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Stelis |
| Species | Andrena varians | Stelis ornatula |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Spotted Dark-bee share a common ancestor at the Order level: Hymenoptera. (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernSpotted Dark-bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Spotted Dark-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.
Spotted Dark-bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across 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.
Spotted Dark-bee
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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