Blut-Helmling vs Gefleckter Helmling

Mycena haematopus compared with Mycena maculata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blut-Helmling	Gefleckter 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 maculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blut-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Gefleckter Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blut-Helmling	Gefleckter 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).

Gefleckter Helmling

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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