Black Laceweaver vs Red-Banded Polypore
Amaurobius ferox compared with Fomitopsis pinicola
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Laceweaver | Red-Banded Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Arachnida (Arachnids) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Araneae (Araneae) | Polyporales (Polyporales) |
| Family | Amaurobiidae | Fomitopsidaceae |
| Genus | Amaurobius | Fomitopsis |
| Species | Amaurobius ferox | Fomitopsis pinicola |
Conservation Status
Black Laceweaver
LC — Least ConcernRed-Banded Polypore
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Laceweaver | Red-Banded Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Red-Banded Polypore
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
Red-Banded Polypore
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