Anthracite Bee-fly vs
Anthrax anthrax compared with Marasmius torquescens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Marasmius |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Marasmius torquescens |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-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.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, 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.
Marasmius torquescens is a small, saprotrophic agaric fungus in the family Marasmiaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It produces tough, wiry-stemmed fruiting bodies that can revive after desiccation, a characteristic trait of the genus. It grows on decaying leaf litter and woody debris in woodland environments.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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