Brindled Flat-body vs Yellow Map Lichen
Agonopterix arenella compared with Rhizocarpon geographicum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brindled Flat-body | Yellow Map Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópode) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (inseto) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales) |
| Family | Depressariidae | Rhizocarpaceae |
| Genus | Agonopterix | Rhizocarpon |
| Species | Agonopterix arenella | Rhizocarpon geographicum |
Conservation Status
Brindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernYellow Map Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brindled Flat-body | Yellow Map Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brindled Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Yellow Map Lichen
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Brindled Flat-body
The Brindled Flat-body (Agonopterix arenella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Yellow Map Lichen
No description available.
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