Blackthorn Mining Bee vs White-footed Furrow Bee
Andrena varians compared with Lasioglossum leucopus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | White-footed Furrow 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 | Halictidae |
| Genus | Andrena | Lasioglossum |
| Species | Andrena varians | Lasioglossum leucopus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and White-footed Furrow Bee share a common ancestor at the Order level: Hymenoptera. (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernWhite-footed Furrow Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | White-footed Furrow 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.
White-footed Furrow Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
White-footed Furrow Bee
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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