Blushing Wood Mushroom vs Clouded Yellow
Agaricus sylvaticus compared with Colias croceus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blushing Wood Mushroom | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Agaricaceae (Agarics) | Pieridae |
| Genus | Agaricus (Button Mushrooms) | Colias |
| Species | Agaricus sylvaticus | Colias croceus |
Conservation Status
Blushing Wood Mushroom
LC — Least ConcernClouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blushing Wood Mushroom | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blushing Wood Mushroom
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Clouded Yellow
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).
Blushing Wood Mushroom
The Blushing Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvaticus) is a species in the genus Agaricus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Clouded Yellow
Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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