Bosnian Blue vs Girdled Webcap

Agriades dardanus compared with Cortinarius trivialis

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Girdled Webcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue Girdled Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (animal) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (arthropodes) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Insecta (insecte) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Lycaenidae Cortinariaceae
Genus Agriades Cortinarius
Species Agriades dardanus Cortinarius trivialis

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Girdled Webcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue Girdled Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Girdled Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Girdled Webcap

No description available.

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