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Violet Black-legged

Dioctria atricapilla

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 atricapilla (Violet Black-legged)

Similar Species in Dioctria

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Orange-legged Robberfly

Dioctria oelandica

Near Threatened

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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 Violet Black-legged?

The scientific name of Violet Black-legged is Dioctria atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Dioctria.

What is the conservation status of Violet Black-legged?

Violet Black-legged (Dioctria atricapilla) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Violet Black-legged live?

Violet Black-legged 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 Violet Black-legged belong to?

Violet Black-legged (Dioctria atricapilla) belongs to the genus Dioctria, which is part of the taxonomic family Asilidae.

What kingdom does Violet Black-legged belong to?

Violet Black-legged (Dioctria atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Violet Black-legged?

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