Common Glasscup vs

Orbilia xanthostigma compared with Orbilia luteorubella

Key Differences

• Common Glasscup is Not Evaluated while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Glasscup
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order same	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family same	Orbiliaceae	Orbiliaceae
Genus same	Orbilia	Orbilia
Species	Orbilia xanthostigma	Orbilia luteorubella

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Glasscup and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Orbilia.

Conservation Status

Common Glasscup

NE — Not Evaluated

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Glasscup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Glasscup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Common Glasscup

<em>Orbilia xanthostigma</em>, commonly known as the common glasscup, is a saprotrophic fungus in the family Orbiliaceae. The species has been documented in Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and is understood to have a broader distribution across temperate Europe. Fungi in the genus <em>Orbilia</em> are characterized by their small, typically pale or brightly colored, cup-shaped to disc-shaped fruiting bodies (apothecia) that form on decaying wood and plant matter. <em>Orbilia xanthostigma</em> typically grows on the surface of dead and decaying wood, including logs and fallen branches in forest and woodland habitats. The species is not currently evaluated for conservation status. As a saprotrophic organism, the common glasscup contributes to decomposition processes and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems by breaking down woody substrates. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The genus <em>Orbilia</em> is also notable within mycology for including species that are predatory on nematodes, though the dietary habits of <em>O. xanthostigma</em> specifically require further research.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden