Black Laceweaver vs Elastic Saddle
Amaurobius ferox compared with Helvella elastica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Laceweaver | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Arachnida (Arachnids) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order | Araneae (Araneae) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family | Amaurobiidae | Helvellaceae |
| Genus | Amaurobius | Helvella |
| Species | Amaurobius ferox | Helvella elastica |
Conservation Status
Black Laceweaver
LC — Least ConcernElastic Saddle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Laceweaver | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Laceweaver
Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.
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).
Black Laceweaver
The Black Laceweaver (Amaurobius ferox) is a species in the genus Amaurobius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Elastic Saddle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia