Harmless Serotine vs Snowy Waxcap

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Cuphophyllus virgineus

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Snowy Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Snowy Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Eptesicus	Cuphophyllus
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Cuphophyllus virgineus

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Snowy Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Snowy Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Snowy Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.