Honey Waxcap vs Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap

Hygrocybe reidii compared with Hygrocybe purpureofolia

Key Differences

• Honey Waxcap is Near Threatened while Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Honey Waxcap	Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Hygrophoraceae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus same	Hygrocybe	Hygrocybe
Species	Hygrocybe reidii	Hygrocybe purpureofolia

Evolutionary Relationship

Honey Waxcap and Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrocybe.

Conservation Status

Honey Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Honey Waxcap	Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Honey Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.