Speckled Tar Spot

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)

Order

Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales)

Family

Rhytismataceae

Genus

Rhytisma

Species

Rhytisma punctatum (Speckled Tar Spot)

Similar Species in Rhytisma

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American Tar Spot

Rhytisma americanum

Not Evaluated

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Black Tar Spot

Rhytisma acerinum

Least Concern

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Rhytisma andromedae

Least Concern

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Willow Tarspot

Rhytisma salicinum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Speckled Tar Spot?

The scientific name of Speckled Tar Spot is Rhytisma punctatum. It belongs to the genus Rhytisma.

Where does Speckled Tar Spot live?

Speckled Tar Spot is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Speckled Tar Spot belong to?

Speckled Tar Spot (Rhytisma punctatum) belongs to the genus Rhytisma, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhytismataceae.

What kingdom does Speckled Tar Spot belong to?

Speckled Tar Spot (Rhytisma punctatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Speckled Tar Spot?

The closest relatives of Speckled Tar Spot in the genus Rhytisma include American Tar Spot, Black Tar Spot, , Willow Tarspot.