Blut-Helmling vs Bitterer Helmling

Mycena haematopus compared with Mycena erubescens

Key Differences

• Blut-Helmling is Least Concern while Bitterer Helmling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blut-Helmling	Bitterer 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 haematopus	Mycena erubescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blut-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Bitterer Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blut-Helmling	Bitterer Helmling
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).

Bitterer 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.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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