Blackthorn Mining Bee vs Yellow Shadow Ant
Andrena varians compared with Lasius umbratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Yellow Shadow 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 umbratus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blackthorn Mining Bee and Yellow Shadow Ant share a common ancestor at the Order level: Hymenoptera. (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Conservation Status
Blackthorn Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernYellow Shadow Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn Mining Bee | Yellow Shadow 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.
Yellow Shadow Ant
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.
Yellow Shadow Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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