Bog Hoverfly

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The Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) is a species in the genus Eristalis. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Diptera (Diptera)

Family

Syrphidae

Genus

Eristalis

Species

Eristalis cryptarum (Bog Hoverfly)

Similar Species in Eristalis

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ver à queue de rat

Eristalis tenax

Least Concern

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Hover fly

Eristalis rupium

Near Threatened

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European Drone Fly

Eristalis arbustorum

Least Concern

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Orange-Spotted Drone Fly

Eristalis anthophorina

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bog Hoverfly?

The scientific name of Bog Hoverfly is Eristalis cryptarum. It belongs to the genus Eristalis.

What is the conservation status of Bog Hoverfly?

Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bog Hoverfly live?

Bog Hoverfly is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Bog Hoverfly belong to?

Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) belongs to the genus Eristalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Syrphidae.

What kingdom does Bog Hoverfly belong to?

Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Bog Hoverfly?

The closest relatives of Bog Hoverfly in the genus Eristalis include ver à queue de rat, Hover fly, European Drone Fly, Orange-Spotted Drone Fly.