Brick Cap vs Brindled Flat-body
Hypholoma lateritium compared with Agonopterix arenella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brick Cap | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Strophariaceae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Hypholoma | Agonopterix |
| Species | Hypholoma lateritium | Agonopterix arenella |
Conservation Status
Brick Cap
LC — Least ConcernBrindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brick Cap | Brindled Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brick Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
Brindled Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Brick Cap
The Brick Cap (Hypholoma lateritium) is a species in the genus Hypholoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Brindled Flat-body
The Brindled Flat-body (Agonopterix arenella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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