10-spot ladybird vs Hover fly
Adalia decempunctata compared with Cheilosia pagana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | 10-spot ladybird | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Syrphidae |
| Genus | Adalia | Cheilosia |
| Species | Adalia decempunctata | Cheilosia pagana |
Evolutionary Relationship
10-spot ladybird and Hover fly share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
10-spot ladybird
LC — Least ConcernHover fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | 10-spot ladybird | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
10-spot ladybird
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Hover fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
10-spot ladybird
The 10-spot ladybird (Adalia decempunctata) is a species in the genus Adalia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Hover fly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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