Orange-Spotted Drone Fly

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Diptera (Zweiflügler)

Family

Syrphidae

Genus

Eristalis

Species

Eristalis anthophorina (Orange-Spotted Drone Fly)

Similar Species in Eristalis

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Mistbiene

Eristalis tenax

Least Concern

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Hover fly

Eristalis rupium

Near Threatened

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Bog Hoverfly

Eristalis cryptarum

Extinct

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European Drone Fly

Eristalis arbustorum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-Spotted Drone Fly?

The scientific name of Orange-Spotted Drone Fly is Eristalis anthophorina. It belongs to the genus Eristalis.

What is the conservation status of Orange-Spotted Drone Fly?

Orange-Spotted Drone Fly (Eristalis anthophorina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orange-Spotted Drone Fly live?

Orange-Spotted Drone Fly is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Orange-Spotted Drone Fly belong to?

Orange-Spotted Drone Fly (Eristalis anthophorina) belongs to the genus Eristalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Syrphidae.

Is Orange-Spotted Drone Fly endangered?

No, Orange-Spotted Drone Fly (Eristalis anthophorina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Orange-Spotted Drone Fly belong to?

Orange-Spotted Drone Fly (Eristalis anthophorina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Orange-Spotted Drone Fly?

The closest relatives of Orange-Spotted Drone Fly in the genus Eristalis include Mistbiene, Hover fly, Bog Hoverfly, European Drone Fly.