Dyed Milkcap vs

Lactarius hysginus compared with Lactarius flavidus

Key Differences

• Dyed Milkcap is Data Deficient while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dyed Milkcap
Kingdom same	Fungi (真菌界)	Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)	Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)	Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order same	Russulales (红菇目)	Russulales (红菇目)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius hysginus	Lactarius flavidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dyed Milkcap and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Dyed Milkcap

DD — Data Deficient

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dyed Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dyed Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Lactarius flavidus 是乳菇属中具有淡黄色菌盖、切开时分泌白至黄色乳汁的伞菌。生于地中海和南欧森林中，与橡树和松树形成外生菌根共生关系。这种真菌与树木伙伴交换土壤营养物质与光合产物。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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