Bee Fly vs California alder
Bombylius major compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bee Fly | 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 | Bombyliidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Bombylius | Alnus |
| Species | Bombylius major | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Bee Fly
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bee Fly | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bee Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Bee Fly
The Bee Fly (Bombylius major) is a species in the genus Bombylius. 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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