Harmless Serotine vs Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Parmotrema hypotropum

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Powdered Ruffle Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Powdered Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Eptesicus	Parmotrema
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Parmotrema hypotropum

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Powdered Ruffle Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.