Scarce Forest Horsefly

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Diptera (Zweiflügler)

Family

Tabanidae

Genus

Hybomitra

Species

Hybomitra solstitialis (Scarce Forest Horsefly)

Similar Species in Hybomitra

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Bright Horsefly

Hybomitra distinguenda

Least Concern

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Broad-Headed Horse Fly

Hybomitra lurida

Least Concern

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Slender-horned Horsefly

Hybomitra montana

Least Concern

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Hairy-legged Horsefly

Hybomitra bimaculata

Least Concern

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Black-legged Horsefly

Hybomitra micans

Not Evaluated

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Broadland Horsefly

Hybomitra muehlfeldi

Not Evaluated

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Striped Horsefly

Hybomitra expollicata

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarce Forest Horsefly?

The scientific name of Scarce Forest Horsefly is Hybomitra solstitialis. It belongs to the genus Hybomitra.

What is the conservation status of Scarce Forest Horsefly?

Scarce Forest Horsefly (Hybomitra solstitialis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scarce Forest Horsefly live?

Scarce Forest Horsefly is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Scarce Forest Horsefly belong to?

Scarce Forest Horsefly (Hybomitra solstitialis) belongs to the genus Hybomitra, which is part of the taxonomic family Tabanidae.

Is Scarce Forest Horsefly endangered?

No, Scarce Forest Horsefly (Hybomitra solstitialis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Scarce Forest Horsefly belong to?

Scarce Forest Horsefly (Hybomitra solstitialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Scarce Forest Horsefly?

The closest relatives of Scarce Forest Horsefly in the genus Hybomitra include Bright Horsefly, Broad-Headed Horse Fly, Slender-horned Horsefly, Hairy-legged Horsefly, Black-legged Horsefly.