Anthracite Bee-fly vs Brown Funnel Polypore
Anthrax anthrax compared with Coltricia perennis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Brown Funnel Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Hymenochaetales (Hymenochaetales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Hymenochaetaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Coltricia |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Coltricia perennis |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernBrown Funnel Polypore
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Brown Funnel Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Brown Funnel Polypore
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Brown Funnel Polypore
The Brown Funnel Polypore (Coltricia perennis) is a species in the genus Coltricia. 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 5 countries:
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