Anthracite Bee-fly vs Devil's Fingers
Anthrax anthrax compared with Clathrus archeri
Key Differences
- Anthracite Bee-fly is Least Concern while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Phallales (Phallales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Phallaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Clathrus |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Clathrus archeri |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernDevil's Fingers
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Anthracite Bee-fly
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Devil's Fingers
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (13 countries).
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.
Devil's Fingers
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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