Anthracite Bee-fly vs
Anthrax anthrax compared with Sphingobacterium thalpophilum
Key Differences
- Anthracite Bee-fly is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anthracite Bee-fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Sphingobacteriaceae |
| Genus | Anthrax | Sphingobacterium |
| Species | Anthrax anthrax | Sphingobacterium thalpophilum |
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.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sphingobacterium thalpophilum is a thermotolerant Gram-negative rod capable of growth at moderately warm temperatures. It has been isolated from warm soils, compost, and clinical specimens. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades organic compounds over a broader temperature range than most related bacteria.
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