Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Schüppchen-Milchling

Lactarius zonarius compared with Lactarius spinosulus

Key Differences

• Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Schüppchen-Milchling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Schüppchen-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 zonarius	Lactarius spinosulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Schüppchen-Milchling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Schüppchen-Milchling
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.

Schüppchen-Milchling

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden