Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Variable-Leaved Crestwort
Andrena varians compared with Lophocolea heterophylla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Variable-Leaved Crestwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Lophocoleaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Lophocolea |
| Species | Andrena varians | Lophocolea heterophylla |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernVariable-Leaved Crestwort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Variable-Leaved Crestwort |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Variable-Leaved Crestwort
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Variable-Leaved Crestwort
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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