Black-Veined White vs Devil's Fingers
Aporia crataegi compared with Clathrus archeri
Key Differences
- Black-Veined White is Endangered while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-Veined White | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Phallales (Phallales) |
| Family | Pieridae | Phallaceae |
| Genus | Aporia | Clathrus |
| Species | Aporia crataegi | Clathrus archeri |
Conservation Status
Black-Veined White
EN — EndangeredDevil's Fingers
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-Veined White | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-Veined White
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 9 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (39 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Devil's Fingers
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (13 countries).
Black-Veined White
Black-Veined White (Aporia crataegi) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.
Devil's Fingers
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 13 countries:
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