Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Elastic Saddle
Anarta myrtilli compared with Helvella elastica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Helvellaceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Helvella |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Helvella elastica |
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernElastic Saddle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Elastic Saddle
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
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.
Elastic Saddle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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