Bog Hoverfly vs Common Mountain Bush-cricket

Eristalis cryptarum compared with Antaxius pedestris

Key Differences

• Bog Hoverfly is Extinct while Common Mountain Bush-cricket is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bog Hoverfly	Common Mountain Bush-cricket
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Orthoptera (Orthoptera)
Family	Syrphidae	Tettigoniidae
Genus	Eristalis	Antaxius
Species	Eristalis cryptarum	Antaxius pedestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Bog Hoverfly and Common Mountain Bush-cricket share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Bog Hoverfly

EX — Extinct

Common Mountain Bush-cricket

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bog Hoverfly	Common Mountain Bush-cricket
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bog Hoverfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Common Mountain Bush-cricket

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Bog Hoverfly

The Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) is a species in the genus Eristalis. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Common Mountain Bush-cricket

The Common Mountain Bush-cricket (<em>Antaxius pedestris</em>) is an insect in the genus <em>Antaxius</em>, belonging to the family Tettigoniidae within the order Orthoptera. This species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, suggesting its populations are currently stable. It is typically found across virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats within its range. As a bush-cricket, <em>Antaxius pedestris</em> belongs to a group characterized by long antennae, typically exceeding body length, and the ability to produce sound through stridulation — rubbing the wings together. Bush-crickets are generally omnivorous, feeding on plant material, small invertebrates, and occasionally other insects. The "mountain" designation in its common name reflects an association with elevated, rocky or montane habitats, which are typical for members of this genus in Europe. Detailed biological traits such as average lifespan, body dimensions, and weight are not widely documented for this species in available records. Further taxonomic and ecological research may better define the full distribution and habitat preferences of this species.