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Pygmy Soldier

Oxycera pygmaea

Near Threatened

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Diptera (แมลงวัน)
Family
Stratiomyidae
Genus
Oxycera
Species
Oxycera pygmaea (Pygmy Soldier)

Similar Species in Oxycera

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Delicate Soldier
Oxycera nigricornis
Vulnerable
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Hill Soldier
Oxycera pardalina
Vulnerable
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Yellow-tipped Soldier
Oxycera terminata
Not Evaluated
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Round-spotted Major
Oxycera dives
Not Evaluated
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Twin-spotted Major
Oxycera leonina
Not Evaluated
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Irish Major
Oxycera fallenii
Vulnerable
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Three-lined Soldier
Oxycera trilineata
Endangered
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Four-barred Major
Oxycera rara
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 (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Pygmy Soldier?
The closest relatives of Pygmy Soldier in the genus Oxycera include Delicate Soldier, Hill Soldier, Yellow-tipped Soldier, Round-spotted Major, Twin-spotted Major.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Oxycera — 9 Species

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