Burbage Mining Bee vs
Andrena lathyri compared with Peniophora violaceolivida
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Burbage Mining Bee | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Peniophoraceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Peniophora |
| Species | Andrena lathyri | Peniophora violaceolivida |
Conservation Status
Burbage Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Burbage Mining Bee | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Burbage Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Burbage Mining Bee
The Burbage Mining Bee (Andrena lathyri) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Peniophora violaceolivida is a corticioid basidiomycete fungus producing smooth, resupinate (crust-like) fruiting bodies with violet to olive-grey tones on dead wood of broadleaf trees. It is a wood decomposer found in temperate European forests, contributing to white rot of hardwood. The species is one of many Peniophora fungi that colonise dead branches and fallen logs in woodland.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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