Erlenblattkäfer vs Rundsporiger Stachelsporling
Agelastica alni compared with Trechispora microspora
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Erlenblattkäfer | Rundsporiger Stachelsporling |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Käfer) | Trechisporales (Trechisporales) |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Sistotremataceae |
| Genus | Agelastica | Trechispora |
| Species | Agelastica alni | Trechispora microspora |
Conservation Status
Erlenblattkäfer
LC — Least ConcernRundsporiger Stachelsporling
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Erlenblattkäfer | Rundsporiger Stachelsporling |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Erlenblattkäfer
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Rundsporiger Stachelsporling
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Erlenblattkäfer
The Alder leaf beetle (Agelastica alni) is a species in the genus Agelastica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Rundsporiger Stachelsporling
Trechispora microspora is a corticioid fungus producing very small spores, as its name indicates. It grows as a thin, white to cream-colored crust on the underside of decaying hardwood and conifer logs in temperate and boreal forests. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes dead woody material, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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