Schwarzerle vs Graue Sandbiene
Alnus glutinosa compared with Andrena cineraria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzerle | Graue Sandbiene |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Hymenoptera (Hautflügler) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Andrenidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Andrena |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Andrena cineraria |
Conservation Status
Schwarzerle
LC — Least ConcernGraue Sandbiene
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzerle | Graue Sandbiene |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Schwarzerle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Graue Sandbiene
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Schwarzerle
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Graue Sandbiene
Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria) is a species in the genus Andrena. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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