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Yellowleg Bonnet

Mycena epipterygia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Mycenaceae
Genus
Mycena
Species
Mycena epipterygia (Yellowleg Bonnet)

Names in Other Languages

German Dehnbarer Helmling

Similar Species in Mycena

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Bark Mycena
Mycena corticola
Not Evaluated
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Beechleaf Bonnet
Mycena capillaris
Least Concern
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Bleeding Fairy Helmet
Mycena haematopus
Least Concern
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Bog Bonnet
Mycena concolor
Vulnerable
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Brownedge Bonnet
Mycena olivaceomarginata
Least Concern
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Clustered Pine Bonnet
Mycena stipata
Least Concern
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Reed Bonnet
Mycena belliarum
Not Evaluated
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Angel's Bonnet
Mycena arcangeliana
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellowleg Bonnet?
The scientific name of Yellowleg Bonnet is Mycena epipterygia. It belongs to the genus Mycena.
What is the conservation status of Yellowleg Bonnet?
Yellowleg Bonnet (Mycena epipterygia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellowleg Bonnet live?
Yellowleg Bonnet is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Yellowleg Bonnet belong to?
Yellowleg Bonnet (Mycena epipterygia) belongs to the genus Mycena, which is part of the taxonomic family Mycenaceae.
Is Yellowleg Bonnet endangered?
No, Yellowleg Bonnet (Mycena epipterygia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellowleg Bonnet belong to?
Yellowleg Bonnet (Mycena epipterygia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Yellowleg Bonnet?
The closest relatives of Yellowleg Bonnet in the genus Mycena include Bark Mycena, Beechleaf Bonnet, Bleeding Fairy Helmet, Bog Bonnet, Brownedge Bonnet.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Mycena — 20 Species

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Bark Mycena
Mycena corticola
NE 🐾
Beechleaf Bonnet
Mycena capillaris
LC 🐾
Bleeding Fairy Helmet
Mycena haematopus
LC 🐾
Bog Bonnet
Mycena concolor
VU 🐾
Brownedge Bonnet
Mycena olivaceomarginata
LC 🐾
Clustered Pine Bonnet
Mycena stipata
LC 🐾
Reed Bonnet
Mycena belliarum
NE 🐾
Mycena albidolilacea
DD 🐾
Mycena belliae
LC 🐾
Mycena fagetorum
NT 🐾
Mycena tintinnabulum
LC 🐾
Mycena flavescens
LC 🐾
Golden Edge Bonnet
Mycena aurantiomarginata
LC 🐾
Snapping Bonnet
Mycena vitilis
LC 🐾
Iodine Bonnet
Mycena filopes
LC 🐾
Stained Bonnet
Mycena maculata
LC 🐾
Lilac Bonnet
Mycena pura
LC 🐾
Mauve Bonnet
Mycena meliigena
LC 🐾
Rooting Bonnet
Mycena megaspora
VU 🐾
Angel's Bonnet
Mycena arcangeliana
NT
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