Anthomyiid fly vs Balkan Mole

Delia coarctata compared with Talpa stankovici

Key Differences

  • Anthomyiid fly is Not Evaluated while Balkan Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Anthomyiid fly Balkan Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Anthomyiidae Talpidae
Genus Delia Talpa
Species Delia coarctata Talpa stankovici

Evolutionary Relationship

Anthomyiid fly and Balkan Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Anthomyiid fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Balkan Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Anthomyiid fly Balkan Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anthomyiid fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Balkan Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Anthomyiid fly

The Anthomyiid fly (Delia coarctata) is a species in the genus Delia. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Balkan Mole

The Balkan Mole (Talpa stankovici) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

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