Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Lurid Milkcap

Lactarius zonarius compared with Lactarius luridus

Key Differences

• Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Lurid Milkcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Lurid Milkcap
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 zonarius	Lactarius luridus

Evolutionary Relationship

Blasser Zonen-Milchling and Lurid Milkcap share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Lurid Milkcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Lurid Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Lurid Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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