Charcoal Goldeneye vs Hover fly
Anthracobia macrocystis compared with Cheilosia pagana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Charcoal Goldeneye | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Pyronemataceae | Syrphidae |
| Genus | Anthracobia | Cheilosia |
| Species | Anthracobia macrocystis | Cheilosia pagana |
Conservation Status
Charcoal Goldeneye
LC — Least ConcernHover fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Charcoal Goldeneye | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Charcoal Goldeneye
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Hover fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Charcoal Goldeneye
The Charcoal Goldeneye (Anthracobia macrocystis) is a species in the genus Anthracobia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Hover fly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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