Anthracite Bee-fly vs Lesser Bulb-Fly
Anthrax anthrax compared with Eumerus funeralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Lesser Bulb-Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Diptera (Diptera) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Syrphidae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Eumerus |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Eumerus funeralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Anthracite Bee-fly and Lesser Bulb-Fly share a common ancestor at the Order level: Diptera. (Diptera)
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernLesser Bulb-Fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Lesser Bulb-Fly |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Lesser Bulb-Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 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.
Lesser Bulb-Fly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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