Needle Rust vs Rhododendron-spruce needle rust

Chrysomyxa ledi compared with Chrysomyxa rhododendri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Needle Rust	Rhododendron-spruce needle rust
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)
Order same	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)
Family same	Coleosporiaceae	Coleosporiaceae
Genus same	Chrysomyxa	Chrysomyxa
Species	Chrysomyxa ledi	Chrysomyxa rhododendri

Evolutionary Relationship

Needle Rust and Rhododendron-spruce needle rust share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chrysomyxa.

Conservation Status

Needle Rust

NE — Not Evaluated

Rhododendron-spruce needle rust

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Needle Rust	Rhododendron-spruce needle rust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Needle Rust

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Rhododendron-spruce needle rust

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 7 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States