The type of Lenzites laricina Karst., L. abietis Lloyd, L. ambigua Karst., and L. pinicola Karst. are described. The last is shown to be conspecific with the first 3, already accepted as 1 sp. by some authors. A review of the literature shows the correct designation for this fungus, when placed in the genus Hirschioporus, to be H. laricinus (Karst.) Teramoto. A list of synonyms is appended. Since L. laricina and L. pinicola have been confused with Gloeophyllum [Lenzites