Brook Stippleback Lichen vs small tortoiseshell
Dermatocarpon luridum compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Brook Stippleback Lichen is Critically Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brook Stippleback Lichen | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Verrucariales (Verrucariales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Verrucariaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Dermatocarpon | Aglais |
| Species | Dermatocarpon luridum | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Brook Stippleback Lichen
CR — Critically Endangeredsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brook Stippleback Lichen | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brook Stippleback Lichen
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Brook Stippleback Lichen
The Brook Stippleback Lichen (Dermatocarpon luridum) is a species in the genus Dermatocarpon. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
small tortoiseshell
small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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