Alder Milkcap vs Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
Lactarius obscuratus compared with Anostirus castaneus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Milkcap | Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Russulales (Russulales) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Russulaceae | Elateridae |
| Genus | Lactarius | Anostirus |
| Species | Lactarius obscuratus | Anostirus castaneus |
Conservation Status
Alder Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernChestnut Coloured Click Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Milkcap | Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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.
Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
The Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle (Anostirus castaneus) is a species in the genus Anostirus. 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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