Anthracite Bee-fly vs Bastard Catclaw
Anthrax anthrax compared with Microgramma lycopodioides
Key Differences
- Anthracite Bee-fly is Least Concern while Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Microgramma |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Microgramma lycopodioides |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernBastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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