Rötender Wirrling vs Mist-Samthäubchen

Abortiporus biennis compared with Conocybe pubescens

Key Differences

• Rötender Wirrling is Near Threatened while Mist-Samthäubchen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rötender Wirrling	Mist-Samthäubchen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Polyporales (Stielporlingsartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family	Podoscyphaceae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Abortiporus	Conocybe
Species	Abortiporus biennis	Conocybe pubescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Rötender Wirrling and Mist-Samthäubchen share a common ancestor at the Class level: Agaricomycetes. (Mushrooms)

Conservation Status

Rötender Wirrling

NT — Near Threatened

Mist-Samthäubchen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rötender Wirrling	Mist-Samthäubchen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rötender Wirrling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Mist-Samthäubchen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Rötender Wirrling

The Blushing Rosette (Abortiporus biennis) is a species in the genus Abortiporus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Mist-Samthäubchen

Conocybe pubescens is a small, delicate saprotrophic mushroom in the family Bolbitiaceae, recognized by its slender stipe and finely pubescent cap surface. It grows in grassy areas, gardens, and woodland margins, typically fruiting in spring and autumn. This species is assessed as Least Concern and is widely distributed across temperate regions of Europe.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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