Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Yellow-Latex Milkcap

Lactarius zonarius compared with Lactarius vinaceorufescens

Key Differences

• Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Yellow-Latex Milkcap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Yellow-Latex Milkcap
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius zonarius	Lactarius vinaceorufescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Blasser Zonen-Milchling and Yellow-Latex Milkcap share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Yellow-Latex Milkcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Yellow-Latex Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Yellow-Latex Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States