Awkward Clusterfly vs Bird's Eye
Pollenia rudis compared with Alectryon subcinereus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Awkward Clusterfly | Bird's Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Pollenia | Alectryon |
| Species | Pollenia rudis | Alectryon subcinereus |
Conservation Status
Awkward Clusterfly
LC — Least ConcernBird's Eye
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | Bird's Eye |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Bird's Eye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Bird's Eye
The Bird's Eye (Alectryon subcinereus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. 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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