Angelica Flat-body vs Shield Dapperling

Agonopterix angelicella compared with Lepiota clypeolaria

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Angelica Flat-body Shield Dapperling
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Depressariidae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Agonopterix Lepiota
Species Agonopterix angelicella Lepiota clypeolaria

Conservation Status

Angelica Flat-body

LC — Least Concern

Shield Dapperling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Angelica Flat-body Shield Dapperling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angelica Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shield Dapperling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Angelica Flat-body

The Angelica Flat-body (Agonopterix angelicella) 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.

Shield Dapperling

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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