Blut-Helmling vs Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

Mycena haematopus compared with Mycena olivaceomarginata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blut-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 haematopus Mycena olivaceomarginata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blut-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blut-Helmling Braunschneidiger Grashelmling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blut-Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Braunschneidiger Grashelmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Blut-Helmling

The Bleeding Fairy Helmet (Mycena haematopus) 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.

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:

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