Halbkugeliger Ackerling vs Willow Gloves

Agrocybe pediades compared with Hypocreopsis lichenoides

Key Differences

• Halbkugeliger Ackerling is Least Concern while Willow Gloves is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Halbkugeliger Ackerling	Willow Gloves
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family	Strophariaceae	Hypocreaceae
Genus	Agrocybe	Hypocreopsis
Species	Agrocybe pediades	Hypocreopsis lichenoides

Evolutionary Relationship

Halbkugeliger Ackerling and Willow Gloves share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Fungi. (Pilze)

Conservation Status

Halbkugeliger Ackerling

LC — Least Concern

Willow Gloves

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Halbkugeliger Ackerling	Willow Gloves
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).

Willow Gloves

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.

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 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway