Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Golden Waxcap
Anarta myrtilli compared with Hygrocybe chlorophana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Golden Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (動物) | Fungi (菌界) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (節足動物) | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) |
| Class | Insecta (昆虫) | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (チョウ目) | Agaricales (ハラタケ目) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hygrophoraceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Hygrocybe |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Hygrocybe chlorophana |
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernGolden Waxcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Golden Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
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).
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
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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