Bog Bonnet vs Orangeroter Helmling

Mycena concolor compared with Mycena acicula

Key Differences

• Bog Bonnet is Vulnerable while Orangeroter Helmling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bog Bonnet	Orangeroter 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 concolor	Mycena acicula

Evolutionary Relationship

Bog Bonnet and Orangeroter Helmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Bog Bonnet

VU — Vulnerable

Orangeroter Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bog Bonnet	Orangeroter Helmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bog Bonnet

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Orangeroter Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Bog Bonnet

The Bog Bonnet (Mycena concolor) is a species in the genus Mycena. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden