Dyed Milkcap vs

Lactarius hysginus compared with Lactarius zonarius

Key Differences

• Dyed Milkcap is Data Deficient while is 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 zonarius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dyed Milkcap

DD — Data Deficient

EN — 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

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

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