In North America, it is sometimes referred to by the common name red-capped scaber stalk.

Some uncertainties exist regarding the taxonomic classification of this species in Europe and North America.

The underside of the cap has very small, whitish pores that bruise olive-brown.

It is whitish, with short, rigid projections or scabers that turn to brown to black with age.

L. aurantiacum can be found fruiting during summer and autumn in forests throughout Europe and North America.

In coniferous forests, L. vulpinum occurs around pine and spruce trees.