Anthomyiid fly vs Bosnian Blue

Delia coarctata compared with Agriades dardanus

Key Differences

  • Anthomyiid fly is Not Evaluated while Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Anthomyiid fly Bosnian Blue
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Anthomyiidae Lycaenidae
Genus Delia Agriades
Species Delia coarctata Agriades dardanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Anthomyiid fly and Bosnian Blue share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Anthomyiid fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Anthomyiid fly Bosnian Blue
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.

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Anthomyiid fly

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

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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