Blut-Helmling vs Winter-Helmling

Mycena haematopus compared with Mycena tintinnabulum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blut-Helmling	Winter-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 tintinnabulum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blut-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Winter-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blut-Helmling	Winter-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).

Winter-Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.

Winter-Helmling

Mycena tintinnabulum is a small, delicate agaric fungus in the family Mycenaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It grows in dense clusters on dead wood, particularly oak stumps, during winter months. Its bell-shaped caps and distinctive habitat make it a recognizable member of the genus in broadleaf woodland ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden