Bitterer Helmling vs Rotschneidiger Helmling

Mycena erubescens compared with Mycena rubromarginata

Key Differences

• Bitterer Helmling is Near Threatened while Rotschneidiger Helmling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bitterer Helmling	Rotschneidiger 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 rubromarginata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bitterer Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Rotschneidiger Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bitterer Helmling	Rotschneidiger 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.

Rotschneidiger 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