Clark'S Mining Bee vs Silky Piggyback
Andrena clarkella compared with Asterophora parasitica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Clark'S Mining Bee | Silky Piggyback |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Andrenidae | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus | Andrena | Asterophora |
| Species | Andrena clarkella | Asterophora parasitica |
Conservation Status
Clark'S Mining Bee
LC — Least ConcernSilky Piggyback
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Clark'S Mining Bee | Silky Piggyback |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Clark'S Mining Bee
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Silky Piggyback
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Clark'S Mining Bee
The Clark'S Mining Bee (Andrena clarkella) 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.
Silky Piggyback
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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