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Pygmy Soldier

Oxycera pygmaea

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Similar Species in Oxycera

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Delicate Soldier
Oxycera nigricornis
Vulnerable
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Four-barred Major
Oxycera rara
Not Evaluated
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Hill Soldier
Oxycera pardalina
Vulnerable
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Irish Major
Oxycera fallenii
Vulnerable
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Round-spotted Major
Oxycera dives
Not Evaluated
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Three-lined Soldier
Oxycera trilineata
Endangered
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Twin-spotted Major
Oxycera leonina
Not Evaluated
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Yellow-tipped Soldier
Oxycera terminata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Soldier?
The scientific name of Pygmy Soldier is Oxycera pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Oxycera.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Soldier?
Pygmy Soldier (Oxycera pygmaea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pygmy Soldier live?
Pygmy Soldier is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Pygmy Soldier belong to?
Pygmy Soldier (Oxycera pygmaea) belongs to the genus Oxycera, which is part of the taxonomic family Stratiomyidae.
What kingdom does Pygmy Soldier belong to?
Pygmy Soldier (Oxycera pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pygmy Soldier?
The closest relatives of Pygmy Soldier in the genus Oxycera include Delicate Soldier, Four-barred Major, Hill Soldier, Irish Major, Round-spotted Major.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Oxycera — 9 Species

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Delicate Soldier
Oxycera nigricornis
VU 🐾
Four-barred Major
Oxycera rara
NE 🐾
Hill Soldier
Oxycera pardalina
VU 🐾
Irish Major
Oxycera fallenii
VU
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Pygmy Soldier
Oxycera pygmaea
NT
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Round-spotted Major
Oxycera dives
NE 🐾
Three-lined Soldier
Oxycera trilineata
EN 🐾
Twin-spotted Major
Oxycera leonina
NE 🐾
Yellow-tipped Soldier
Oxycera terminata
NE
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