Flaumiger Milchling vs Kampfer-Milchling

Lactarius pubescens compared with Lactarius camphoratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flaumiger Milchling	Kampfer-Milchling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius pubescens	Lactarius camphoratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Flaumiger Milchling and Kampfer-Milchling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Flaumiger Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Kampfer-Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flaumiger Milchling	Kampfer-Milchling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flaumiger Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

Kampfer-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Flaumiger Milchling

The Bearded Milkcap (Lactarius pubescens) is a species in the genus Lactarius. 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 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States