Buff-tailed Mining Bee vs Marsh Valerian
Andrena humilis compared with Valeriana dioica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buff-tailed Mining Bee | Marsh Valerian |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Dipsacales (Dipsacales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Valeriana |
| Species | Andrena humilis | Valeriana dioica |
Conservation Status
Buff-tailed Mining Bee
EX — ExtinctMarsh Valerian
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buff-tailed Mining Bee | Marsh Valerian |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buff-tailed Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Marsh Valerian
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Buff-tailed Mining Bee
The Buff-Tailed Mining Bee (Andrena humilis) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Marsh Valerian
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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