Blaugrauer Scheidling vs Behaartstieliger Scheidling

Volvariella caesiotincta compared with Volvariella hypopithys

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blaugrauer Scheidling	Behaartstieliger 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 caesiotincta	Volvariella hypopithys

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blaugrauer Scheidling

VU — Vulnerable

Behaartstieliger Scheidling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Behaartstieliger Scheidling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway