Black Dot of Potatoes vs

Colletotrichum coccodes compared with Colletotrichum trichellum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Dot of Potatoes
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Glomerellales (Glomerellales)	Glomerellales (Glomerellales)
Family same	Glomerellaceae	Glomerellaceae
Genus same	Colletotrichum	Colletotrichum
Species	Colletotrichum coccodes	Colletotrichum trichellum

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Dot of Potatoes and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Colletotrichum.

Conservation Status

Black Dot of Potatoes

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Dot of Potatoes
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Dot of Potatoes

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Black Dot of Potatoes

The Black Dot of Potatoes (Colletotrichum coccodes) is a species in the genus Colletotrichum. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden.

<em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> is a fungal species within the genus <em>Colletotrichum</em>, a group widely recognized for its roles as plant pathogens and endophytes across terrestrial ecosystems. This species has been documented in Europe, with records from Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, indicating a distribution across temperate regions of the continent. Like other members of its genus, <em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> is associated with plant hosts, where it may act as a pathogen causing lesions and tissue decay, or as a latent endophyte. Its conservation status has not been formally assessed by major evaluation bodies, and population data remain limited. As a fungal organism, it acquires nutrients through interaction with plant tissue rather than through active predation or foraging. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Research into the host range, infection mechanisms, and ecological impact of <em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> continues to contribute to the broader understanding of Colletotrichum species diversity in Europe.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden