Anthracite Bee-fly vs Avens
Anthrax anthrax compared with Geum urbanum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Avens |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Anthrax | Geum |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Geum urbanum |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernAvens
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Avens |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Anthracite Bee-fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Avens
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Anthracite Bee-fly
The Anthracite Bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax) is a species in the genus Anthrax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Avens
The Avens (Geum urbanum) is a species in the genus Geum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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