Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Death Cap
Anarta myrtilli compared with Amanita phalloides
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Anarta | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Amanita phalloides |
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernDeath Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Death Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).
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.
Death Cap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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