Common Glasscup vs

Orbilia xanthostigma compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Common Glasscup is Not Evaluated while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Glasscup
Kingdom same	Fungi (真菌界)	Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (子囊菌门)	Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class same	Orbiliomycetes (圓盤菌綱)	Orbiliomycetes (圓盤菌綱)
Order same	Orbiliales (圆盘菌目)	Orbiliales (圆盘菌目)
Family same	Orbiliaceae	Orbiliaceae
Genus same	Orbilia	Orbilia
Species	Orbilia xanthostigma	Orbilia comma

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Glasscup and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Orbilia.

Conservation Status

Common Glasscup

NE — Not Evaluated

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Glasscup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Glasscup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Common Glasscup

<em>Orbilia xanthostigma</em>, commonly known as the common glasscup, is a saprotrophic fungus in the family Orbiliaceae. The species has been documented in Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and is understood to have a broader distribution across temperate Europe. Fungi in the genus <em>Orbilia</em> are characterized by their small, typically pale or brightly colored, cup-shaped to disc-shaped fruiting bodies (apothecia) that form on decaying wood and plant matter. <em>Orbilia xanthostigma</em> typically grows on the surface of dead and decaying wood, including logs and fallen branches in forest and woodland habitats. The species is not currently evaluated for conservation status. As a saprotrophic organism, the common glasscup contributes to decomposition processes and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems by breaking down woody substrates. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The genus <em>Orbilia</em> is also notable within mycology for including species that are predatory on nematodes, though the dietary habits of <em>O. xanthostigma</em> specifically require further research.

Orbilia comma是一种微小的盘菌，在湿润森林环境的腐木和植物残体上形成细小、半透明至浅黄色杯状子实体。它属于参与森林地面有机物分解的小型真菌属。由于对林业管理变化和栖息地丧失敏感，被评为近危（NT）。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden