Anthomyiid fly vs California alder

Delia coarctata compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Key Differences

  • Anthomyiid fly is Not Evaluated while California alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Anthomyiid fly California alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Anthomyiidae Betulaceae
Genus Delia Alnus
Species Delia coarctata Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Anthomyiid fly

NE — Not Evaluated

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Anthomyiid fly California alder
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.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Anthomyiid fly

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

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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