Black Bent vs Splayed Deerfly
Agrostis gigantea compared with Chrysops caecutiens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Splayed Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Tabanidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Chrysops |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Chrysops caecutiens |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSplayed Deerfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Splayed Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Splayed Deerfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Splayed Deerfly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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