Black-Based Cluster Fly vs black-calabash
Pollenia labialis compared with Amphitecna latifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-Based Cluster Fly | black-calabash |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Diptera (Diptera) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Polleniidae | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Pollenia | Amphitecna |
| Species | Pollenia labialis | Amphitecna latifolia |
Conservation Status
Black-Based Cluster Fly
LC — Least Concernblack-calabash
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-Based Cluster Fly | black-calabash |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-Based Cluster Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
black-calabash
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
Black-Based Cluster Fly
The Black-Based Cluster Fly (Pollenia labialis) 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-calabash
The Black-calabash (Amphitecna latifolia) is a species in the genus Amphitecna. 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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