Bitterer Helmling vs Reed Bonnet

Mycena erubescens compared with Mycena belliarum

Key Differences

• Bitterer Helmling is Near Threatened while Reed Bonnet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bitterer Helmling	Reed Bonnet
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 belliarum

Evolutionary Relationship

Bitterer Helmling and Reed Bonnet share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Bitterer Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Reed Bonnet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bitterer Helmling	Reed Bonnet
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.

Reed Bonnet

Habitat

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