Alder Milkcap vs Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Lactarius obscuratus compared with Anarta myrtilli
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Milkcap | Beautiful Yellow Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Russulales (Russulales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Russulaceae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Lactarius | Anarta |
| Species | Lactarius obscuratus | Anarta myrtilli |
Conservation Status
Alder Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernBeautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Milkcap | Beautiful Yellow Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Milkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Alder Milkcap
The Alder Milkcap (Lactarius obscuratus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
The Beautiful Yellow Underwing (Anarta myrtilli) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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