Hoffmann s Pika vs Hover fly

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Eumerus strigatus

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Hover fly is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Hover fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Ochotonidae	Syrphidae
Genus	Ochotona	Eumerus
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Eumerus strigatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hoffmann s Pika and Hover fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Hover fly

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Hover fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hover fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).