Wolliger Scheidling vs Kleinster Scheidling

Volvariella bombycina compared with Volvariella pusilla

Key Differences

• Wolliger Scheidling is Near Threatened while Kleinster Scheidling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wolliger Scheidling	Kleinster 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 pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Wolliger Scheidling

NT — Near Threatened

Kleinster Scheidling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wolliger Scheidling	Kleinster 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.

Kleinster Scheidling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

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