Blow Fly vs Great Flying Fox
Lucilia sericata compared with Pteropus neohibernicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blow Fly | 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 | Calliphoridae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Lucilia | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Lucilia sericata | Pteropus neohibernicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blow Fly and Great Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Blow Fly
LC — Least ConcernGreat Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blow Fly | Great Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blow Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).
Great Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blow Fly
The Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) is a species in the genus Lucilia. 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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