Black Cutworm vs Bristled Parachute
Agrotis ipsilon compared with Marasmius cohaerens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Cutworm | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Agrotis | Marasmius |
| Species | Agrotis ipsilon | Marasmius cohaerens |
Conservation Status
Black Cutworm
LC — Least ConcernBristled Parachute
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Cutworm
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).
Bristled Parachute
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
Black Cutworm
The Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is a species in the genus Agrotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the. Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United Stat...
Bristled Parachute
The Bristled Parachute (Marasmius cohaerens) is a species in the genus Marasmius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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