Mist-Samthäubchen vs Fool's Conecap

Conocybe pubescens compared with Conocybe filaris

Key Differences

• Mist-Samthäubchen is Least Concern while Fool's Conecap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mist-Samthäubchen	Fool's Conecap
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 pubescens	Conocybe filaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mist-Samthäubchen

LC — Least Concern

Fool's Conecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mist-Samthäubchen	Fool's Conecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mist-Samthäubchen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Fool's Conecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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