Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Süsslicher Milchling

Lactarius zonarius compared with Lactarius subdulcis

Key Differences

• Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Süsslicher Milchling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Süsslicher 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 subdulcis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Süsslicher Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Süsslicher 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.

Süsslicher Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States