Devil's Fingers vs small tortoiseshell
Clathrus archeri compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Devil's Fingers | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Phallales (Phallales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Phallaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Clathrus | Aglais |
| Species | Clathrus archeri | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Devil's Fingers
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Devil's Fingers | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Devil's Fingers
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (13 countries).
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.
Devil's Fingers
No description available.
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 13 countries:
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