Awkward Clusterfly vs black wattle
Pollenia rudis compared with Acacia celsa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Awkward Clusterfly | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Pollenia | Acacia |
| Species | Pollenia rudis | Acacia celsa |
Conservation Status
Awkward Clusterfly
LC — Least Concernblack wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
black wattle
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.
black wattle
The black wattle (Acacia celsa) is a species in the genus Acacia. 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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