Halbkugeliger Ackerling vs Zwerg-Bovist

Agrocybe pediades compared with Bovista pusilla

Key Differences

• Halbkugeliger Ackerling is Least Concern while Zwerg-Bovist is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Halbkugeliger Ackerling	Zwerg-Bovist
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family	Strophariaceae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Agrocybe	Bovista
Species	Agrocybe pediades	Bovista pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Halbkugeliger Ackerling and Zwerg-Bovist share a common ancestor at the Order level: Agaricales. (Champignonartige)

Conservation Status

Halbkugeliger Ackerling

LC — Least Concern

Zwerg-Bovist

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Halbkugeliger Ackerling	Zwerg-Bovist
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Halbkugeliger Ackerling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Zwerg-Bovist

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Halbkugeliger Ackerling

The Common Fieldcap (<em>Agrocybe pediades</em>) is a saprotrophic fungus belonging to the genus Agrocybe within the family Strophariaceae. It typically produces small, tan to pale brown cap-shaped fruiting bodies and is often found growing in clusters or scattered on lawns, grassy areas, forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil-rich ecosystems. The species typically inhabits forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems, obtaining nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter. Its geographic range includes several European countries — Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden — as well as the United States in North America. <em>Agrocybe pediades</em> is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting its broad distribution and apparent stability. Biological traits of this species, including specific data on fruiting body size, lifespan, and ecological preferences, remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Like other members of its genus, it typically fruits during warmer months and often appears after rainfall in nutrient-rich grassland and woodland habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States