Autumn Snowflake vs Blue Bottle Fly
Acis autumnalis compared with Calliphora vomitoria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Blue Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Calliphoridae |
| Genus | Acis | Calliphora |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Calliphora vomitoria |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernBlue Bottle Fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Blue Bottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Blue Bottle Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Blue Bottle Fly
The Blue Bottle Fly (Calliphora vomitoria) is a species in the genus Calliphora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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