Awkward Clusterfly vs bastard copperleaf
Pollenia rudis compared with Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Awkward Clusterfly | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Pollenia | Acalypha |
| Species | Pollenia rudis | Acalypha chamaedrifolia |
Conservation Status
Awkward Clusterfly
LC — Least Concernbastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | bastard copperleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Awkward Clusterfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
Awkward Clusterfly
The Awkward Clusterfly (Pollenia rudis) is a species in the genus Pollenia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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