Blushing Wood Mushroom vs Hover fly
Agaricus sylvaticus compared with Cheilosia pagana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blushing Wood Mushroom | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Agaricaceae (Agarics) | Syrphidae |
| Genus | Agaricus (Button Mushrooms) | Cheilosia |
| Species | Agaricus sylvaticus | Cheilosia pagana |
Conservation Status
Blushing Wood Mushroom
LC — Least ConcernHover fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blushing Wood Mushroom | Hover fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blushing Wood Mushroom
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Hover fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Blushing Wood Mushroom
The Blushing Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvaticus) is a species in the genus Agaricus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Hover fly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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