Catkin Yew vs Heath Bee-fly

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Bombylius minor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Heath Bee-fly
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Diptera (Diptera)
Family Taxaceae Bombyliidae
Genus Amentotaxus Bombylius
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Bombylius minor

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Heath Bee-fly

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Heath Bee-fly
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Heath Bee-fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Heath Bee-fly

No description available.

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