Caped Conecap vs Mist-Samthäubchen

Conocybe vestita compared with Conocybe pubescens

Key Differences

• Caped Conecap is Not Evaluated while Mist-Samthäubchen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caped Conecap	Mist-Samthäubchen
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	Bolbitiaceae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus same	Conocybe	Conocybe
Species	Conocybe vestita	Conocybe pubescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Caped Conecap and Mist-Samthäubchen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Conocybe.

Conservation Status

Caped Conecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Mist-Samthäubchen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caped Conecap	Mist-Samthäubchen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caped Conecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Mist-Samthäubchen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Caped Conecap

The Caped Conecap (Conocybe vestita) is a species in the genus Conocybe. 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 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway