Parasitic fly vs Pearson s Pericote

Pegomya betae compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Parasitic fly is Not Evaluated while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Parasitic fly	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Anthomyiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pegomya	Andalgalomys
Species	Pegomya betae	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Parasitic fly and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Parasitic fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Parasitic fly	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Parasitic fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.