Beech Barkspot vs Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
Diatrype disciformis compared with Anostirus castaneus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beech Barkspot | Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Xylariales (Xylariales) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Diatrypaceae | Elateridae |
| Genus | Diatrype | Anostirus |
| Species | Diatrype disciformis | Anostirus castaneus |
Conservation Status
Beech Barkspot
LC — Least ConcernChestnut Coloured Click Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beech Barkspot | Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beech Barkspot
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Beech Barkspot
The Beech Barkspot (Diatrype disciformis) is a species in the genus Diatrype. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle
The Chestnut Coloured Click Beetle (Anostirus castaneus) is a species in the genus Anostirus. 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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