Hourglass Waxcap vs

Hygrocybe constrictospora compared with Hygrocybe subpapillata

Key Differences

• Hourglass Waxcap is Data Deficient while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hourglass Waxcap
Kingdom same	Fungi (균계)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (담자균류)	Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order same	Agaricales (주름버섯목)	Agaricales (주름버섯목)
Family same	Hygrophoraceae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus same	Hygrocybe	Hygrocybe
Species	Hygrocybe constrictospora	Hygrocybe subpapillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Hourglass Waxcap and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrocybe.

Conservation Status

Hourglass Waxcap

DD — Data Deficient

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hourglass Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hourglass Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden