Bog Hoverfly vs Guianan Neacomys

Eristalis cryptarum compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Bog Hoverfly is Extinct while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bog Hoverfly	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Syrphidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Eristalis	Neacomys
Species	Eristalis cryptarum	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

Bog Hoverfly and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bog Hoverfly

EX — Extinct

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bog Hoverfly	Guianan Neacomys
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.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.