Anthracite Bee-fly vs Multicolored Dot Lichen
Anthrax anthrax compared with Cliostomum griffithii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Multicolored Dot Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Ramalinaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Cliostomum |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Cliostomum griffithii |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernMulticolored Dot Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Multicolored Dot Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Multicolored Dot Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and 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.
Multicolored Dot Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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