Bosnian Blue vs Golden Webcap

Agriades dardanus compared with Cortinarius humicola

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Golden Webcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue Golden Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Lycaenidae Cortinariaceae
Genus Agriades Cortinarius
Species Agriades dardanus Cortinarius humicola

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Golden Webcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue Golden Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Golden Webcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Golden Webcap

No description available.

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