Fruit bodies of "Xerocomellus chrysenteron " are also prone to infestation by the bolete eater ("Hypomyces chrysospermus"). Macroscopic observation of "Xerocomellus chrysenteron" is not sufficient to determine this species with certainty, as many intermediate forms occur between it and other taxa; in particular, some forms of "B. pruinatus" and "Hortiboletus rubellus" are hardly distinguishable from "B. chrysenteron" without the aid of microscopic characters. "B. porosporus" is also similar to this species, but it is easily separated on account of the whitish under layer and truncate (chopped off) spores. Also this species is easily confused with "B. declivitatum". "Xerocomellus chrysenteron" grows singly or in small groups in hardwood/conifer woods from early fall to mid-winter. It is mycorrhizal with hardwood trees, often beech on well drained soils. It is frequent in parts of the northern temperate zones. The species has been recorded in Taiwan. It has been introduced to New Zealand, where it grows in groups under introduced deciduous trees. This species may not be as common as once thought, having been often mistaken for the recently recognised "B.cisalpinus" Simonini, Ladurner & Peintner. "Xerocomellus chrysenteron" is considered edible but not desirable due to bland flavor and soft texture. The pores are recommended to be removed immediately after mushrooms are picked as they rapidly decay. Young fungi are palatable and suitable for drying, but they become slimy when cooked; mature specimens are rather tasteless and decay quickly.