Amber Jelly vs Brindled Flat-body
Exidia recisa compared with Agonopterix arenella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber Jelly | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Auriculariales (Auriculariales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Auriculariaceae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Exidia | Agonopterix |
| Species | Exidia recisa | Agonopterix arenella |
Conservation Status
Amber Jelly
LC — Least ConcernBrindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber Jelly | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber Jelly
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Brindled Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Amber Jelly
The Amber Jelly (Exidia recisa) is a species in the genus Exidia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Brindled Flat-body
The Brindled Flat-body (Agonopterix arenella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. 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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