Big-Bellied Webcap vs Brindled Flat-body
Cortinarius largus compared with Agonopterix arenella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-Bellied Webcap | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cortinariaceae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Cortinarius | Agonopterix |
| Species | Cortinarius largus | Agonopterix arenella |
Conservation Status
Big-Bellied Webcap
LC — Least ConcernBrindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-Bellied Webcap | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-Bellied Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Brindled Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Big-Bellied Webcap
The Big-Bellied Webcap (Cortinarius largus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Brindled Flat-body
The Brindled Flat-body (Agonopterix arenella) 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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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