Awkward Clusterfly vs Great Flying Fox
Pollenia rudis compared with Pteropus neohibernicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Awkward Clusterfly | Great Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Pollenia | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Pollenia rudis | Pteropus neohibernicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Awkward Clusterfly and Great Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Awkward Clusterfly
LC — Least ConcernGreat Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | Great Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Great Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Great Flying Fox
No description available.
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