Buchenblatt-Helmling vs Breitblättriger Helmling

Mycena capillaris compared with Mycena latifolia

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Buchenblatt-Helmling	Breitblättriger 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 latifolia

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Buchenblatt-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Breitblättriger Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Buchenblatt-Helmling	Breitblättriger 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.

Breitblättriger Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States