Anthracite Bee-fly vs Beaked Earthstar
Anthrax anthrax compared with Geastrum pectinatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Beaked Earthstar |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Geastrales (Geastrales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Geastraceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Geastrum |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Geastrum pectinatum |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernBeaked Earthstar
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Beaked Earthstar |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Beaked Earthstar
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Beaked Earthstar
The Beaked Earthstar (Geastrum pectinatum) is a species in the genus Geastrum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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