Large Marsh Horsefly vs Narrow-winged Horsefly
Tabanus autumnalis compared with Tabanus maculicornis
Key Differences
- Large Marsh Horsefly is Critically Endangered while Narrow-winged Horsefly is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Large Marsh Horsefly | Narrow-winged Horsefly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insekten) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order same | Diptera (Zweiflügler) | Diptera (Zweiflügler) |
| Family same | Tabanidae | Tabanidae |
| Genus same | Tabanus | Tabanus |
| Species | Tabanus autumnalis | Tabanus maculicornis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Large Marsh Horsefly and Narrow-winged Horsefly share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tabanus.
Conservation Status
Large Marsh Horsefly
CR — Critically EndangeredNarrow-winged Horsefly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Large Marsh Horsefly | Narrow-winged Horsefly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Large Marsh Horsefly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Narrow-winged Horsefly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Large Marsh Horsefly
No description available.
Narrow-winged Horsefly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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