Caterpillar Fungus vs Fliegen-Kernkeule

Ophiocordyceps sinensis compared with Ophiocordyceps forquignonii

Key Differences

• Caterpillar Fungus is Vulnerable while Fliegen-Kernkeule is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caterpillar Fungus	Fliegen-Kernkeule
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family same	Ophiocordycipitaceae	Ophiocordycipitaceae
Genus same	Ophiocordyceps	Ophiocordyceps
Species	Ophiocordyceps sinensis	Ophiocordyceps forquignonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Caterpillar Fungus and Fliegen-Kernkeule share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ophiocordyceps.

Conservation Status

Caterpillar Fungus

VU — Vulnerable

Fliegen-Kernkeule

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caterpillar Fungus	Fliegen-Kernkeule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caterpillar Fungus

Fliegen-Kernkeule

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Sweden.

Caterpillar Fungus

The Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) is a species in the genus Ophiocordyceps. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.