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Orange-legged Robberfly

Dioctria oelandica

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)

Class

Insecta (حشرات)

Order

Diptera (ذوات الجناحين)

Species

Dioctria oelandica (Orange-legged Robberfly)

Similar Species in Dioctria

Small Yellow-legged Robberfly

Dioctria linearis

Extinct

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Stripe-Legged Robberfly

Dioctria hyalipennis

Least Concern

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Scarce Red-legged Robberfly

Dioctria cothurnata

Not Evaluated

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Common Red-legged Robberfly

Dioctria rufipes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-legged Robberfly?

The scientific name of Orange-legged Robberfly is Dioctria oelandica. It belongs to the genus Dioctria.

What is the conservation status of Orange-legged Robberfly?

Orange-legged Robberfly (Dioctria oelandica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orange-legged Robberfly live?

Orange-legged Robberfly is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Orange-legged Robberfly belong to?

Orange-legged Robberfly (Dioctria oelandica) belongs to the genus Dioctria, which is part of the taxonomic family Asilidae.

What kingdom does Orange-legged Robberfly belong to?

Orange-legged Robberfly (Dioctria oelandica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Orange-legged Robberfly?

The closest relatives of Orange-legged Robberfly in the genus Dioctria include Violet Black-legged, Small Yellow-legged Robberfly, Stripe-Legged Robberfly, Scarce Red-legged Robberfly, Common Red-legged Robberfly.