Alpine Rock-Cress vs Square-spot Deerfly
Arabis alpina compared with Chrysops viduatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | Square-spot Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Brassicales (Brassicales) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Tabanidae |
| Genus | Arabis | Chrysops |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Chrysops viduatus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least ConcernSquare-spot Deerfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | Square-spot Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Rock-Cress
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Square-spot Deerfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Alpine Rock-Cress
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Square-spot Deerfly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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