Schwefelmilchling vs Moos-Milchling

Lactarius decipiens compared with Lactarius omphaliiformis

Key Differences

• Schwefelmilchling is Vulnerable while Moos-Milchling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwefelmilchling	Moos-Milchling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius decipiens	Lactarius omphaliiformis

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwefelmilchling and Moos-Milchling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Schwefelmilchling

VU — Vulnerable

Moos-Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwefelmilchling	Moos-Milchling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwefelmilchling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Moos-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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