Dune Fibrecap vs Star Fibrecap

Inocybe dunensis compared with Inocybe asterospora

Key Differences

• Dune Fibrecap is Vulnerable while Star Fibrecap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Fibrecap	Star Fibrecap
Kingdom same	Fungi (mantar)	Fungi (mantar)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)	Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Lamelli mantarlar)	Agaricales (Lamelli mantarlar)
Family same	Inocybaceae	Inocybaceae
Genus same	Inocybe	Inocybe
Species	Inocybe dunensis	Inocybe asterospora

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Fibrecap and Star Fibrecap share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Inocybe.

Conservation Status

Dune Fibrecap

VU — Vulnerable

Star Fibrecap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Fibrecap	Star Fibrecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Fibrecap

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.

Star Fibrecap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden