vs Tar spot

Phyllachora graminis compared with Phyllachora maydis

Key Differences

• is Least Concern while Tar spot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Tar spot
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family same	Phyllachoraceae	Phyllachoraceae
Genus same	Phyllachora	Phyllachora
Species	Phyllachora graminis	Phyllachora maydis

Evolutionary Relationship

and Tar spot share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Phyllachora.

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Tar spot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Tar spot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden.

Tar spot

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.