Angelica Flat-body vs Yellow Map Lichen

Agonopterix angelicella compared with Rhizocarpon geographicum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Angelica Flat-body Yellow Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Depressariidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Agonopterix Rhizocarpon
Species Agonopterix angelicella Rhizocarpon geographicum

Conservation Status

Angelica Flat-body

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Map Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Angelica Flat-body Yellow Map Lichen
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.

Yellow Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

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.

Yellow Map Lichen

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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