Fly Agaric vs Mnestra’s Ringlet
Amanita muscaria compared with Erebia mnestra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Fly Agaric | Mnestra’s Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Agaricaceae (Agarics) | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Amanita (Amanitas) | Erebia |
| Species | Amanita muscaria | Erebia mnestra |
Conservation Status
Fly Agaric
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Mnestra’s Ringlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Fly Agaric | Mnestra’s Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Decomposer | — |
| Average Lifespan | 1 years | — |
| Average Length | 20 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 100 g | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Fly Agaric
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).
Mnestra’s Ringlet
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
Fly Agaric
Among the most iconic and recognizable fungi on Earth, fly agaric mushrooms display striking red caps with white flecked warts across boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Despite their fairy-tale appearance, they contain potent psychoactive compounds including muscimol and ibotenic acid and are moderately toxic. They form critical mycorrhizal symbioses with birch, pine, and spruce trees, exchanging mineral nutrients for carbon and playing essential roles in boreal forest nutrient cycling.
Mnestra’s Ringlet
No description available.
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