Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Sprucecone Cap
Andrena varians compared with Strobilurus esculentus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Sprucecone Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Physalacriaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Strobilurus |
| Species | Andrena varians | Strobilurus esculentus |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernSprucecone Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Sprucecone Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn Mining Bee
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Sprucecone Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (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.
Sprucecone Cap
No description available.
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