Bitterer Helmling vs Eichenblatt-Helmling

Mycena erubescens compared with Mycena polyadelpha

Key Differences

• Bitterer Helmling is Near Threatened while Eichenblatt-Helmling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bitterer Helmling	Eichenblatt-Helmling
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	Mycenaceae	Mycenaceae
Genus same	Mycena	Mycena
Species	Mycena erubescens	Mycena polyadelpha

Evolutionary Relationship

Bitterer Helmling and Eichenblatt-Helmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Bitterer Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Eichenblatt-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bitterer Helmling	Eichenblatt-Helmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bitterer Helmling

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.

Eichenblatt-Helmling

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