Olivgrauer Helmling vs Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

Mycena arcangeliana compared with Mycena olivaceomarginata

Key Differences

• Olivgrauer Helmling is Near Threatened while Braunschneidiger Grashelmling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Olivgrauer Helmling	Braunschneidiger Grashelmling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family same	Mycenaceae	Mycenaceae
Genus same	Mycena	Mycena
Species	Mycena arcangeliana	Mycena olivaceomarginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Olivgrauer Helmling and Braunschneidiger Grashelmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Olivgrauer Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Olivgrauer Helmling	Braunschneidiger Grashelmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Olivgrauer Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Olivgrauer Helmling

The Angel's Bonnet (Mycena arcangeliana) is a species in the genus Mycena. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

The Brownedge Bonnet (Mycena olivaceomarginata) is a species in the genus Mycena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden