Wolliger Scheidling vs Blaugrauer Scheidling

Volvariella bombycina compared with Volvariella caesiotincta

Key Differences

• Wolliger Scheidling is Near Threatened while Blaugrauer Scheidling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wolliger Scheidling	Blaugrauer Scheidling
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	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Volvariella	Volvariella
Species	Volvariella bombycina	Volvariella caesiotincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Wolliger Scheidling and Blaugrauer Scheidling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Volvariella.

Conservation Status

Wolliger Scheidling

NT — Near Threatened

Blaugrauer Scheidling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wolliger Scheidling	Blaugrauer Scheidling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Wolliger Scheidling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blaugrauer Scheidling

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.

Blaugrauer Scheidling

Volvariella caesiotincta is an agaric fungus in the family Pluteaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on dead woody material and is distinguished by its volva (base cup) and pinkish gills at maturity. Its vulnerable status reflects habitat loss and the rarity of appropriate decaying wood in managed landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden