Blow fly vs California alder
Lucilia caesar compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blow 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 | Calliphoridae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Lucilia | Alnus |
| Species | Lucilia caesar | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Blow fly
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blow fly | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blow fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Blow fly
The Blow fly (Lucilia caesar) 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.
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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