Alexanders vs Black Deerfly
Angelica atropurpurea compared with Chrysops sepulcralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexanders | Black Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apiales (Apiales) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Apiaceae | Tabanidae |
| Genus | Angelica | Chrysops |
| Species | Angelica atropurpurea | Chrysops sepulcralis |
Conservation Status
Alexanders
LC — Least ConcernBlack Deerfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexanders | Black Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alexanders
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.
Black Deerfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Alexanders
The Alexanders (Angelica atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Angelica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Black Deerfly
The Black Deerfly (Chrysops sepulcralis) is a species in the genus Chrysops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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