Awkward Clusterfly vs California alder
Pollenia rudis compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Awkward Clusterfly | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Pollenia | Alnus |
| Species | Pollenia rudis | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Awkward Clusterfly
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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