Anthracite Bee-fly vs Grey Inkcap
Anthrax anthrax compared with Coprinopsis cinerea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Grey Inkcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Psathyrellaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Coprinopsis |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Coprinopsis cinerea |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernGrey Inkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Grey Inkcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Grey Inkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (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.
Grey Inkcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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