Anthracite Bee-fly vs Pearl wattle
Anthrax anthrax compared with Acacia podalyriifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | Pearl wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Acacia |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Acacia podalyriifolia |
Conservation Status
Anthracite Bee-fly
LC — Least ConcernPearl wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anthracite Bee-fly | Pearl wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Pearl wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (India), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Pearl wattle
No description available.
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