La Noctuelle de la Myrtille vs Golden Waxcap
Anarta myrtilli compared with Hygrocybe chlorophana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | La Noctuelle de la Myrtille | Golden Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (arthropodes) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (insecte) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hygrophoraceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Hygrocybe |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Hygrocybe chlorophana |
Conservation Status
La Noctuelle de la Myrtille
LC — Least ConcernGolden Waxcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | La Noctuelle de la Myrtille | Golden Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
La Noctuelle de la Myrtille
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Golden Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
La Noctuelle de la Myrtille
The Beautiful Yellow Underwing (Anarta myrtilli) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Golden Waxcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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