Buchenblatt-Helmling vs Grünlicher Helmling

Mycena capillaris compared with Mycena chlorantha

Key Differences

• Buchenblatt-Helmling is Least Concern while Grünlicher Helmling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Buchenblatt-Helmling	Grünlicher Helmling
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 capillaris	Mycena chlorantha

Evolutionary Relationship

Buchenblatt-Helmling and Grünlicher Helmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Buchenblatt-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Grünlicher Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Buchenblatt-Helmling	Grünlicher Helmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Buchenblatt-Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Grünlicher 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.

Buchenblatt-Helmling

The Beechleaf Bonnet (Mycena capillaris) 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 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden