Broom Flat-body vs Bumpy Rim-Lichen

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Lecanora hybocarpa

Key Differences

Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while Bumpy Rim-Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broom Flat-body	Bumpy Rim-Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Depressariidae	Lecanoraceae
Genus	Agonopterix	Lecanora
Species	Agonopterix scopariella	Lecanora hybocarpa

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broom Flat-body	Bumpy Rim-Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broom Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.

Broom Flat-body

The Broom Flat-Body (Agonopterix scopariella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

The Bumpy Rim-Lichen (Lecanora hybocarpa) is a species in the genus Lecanora. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.