 "Aureoboletus mirabilis" differs from other boletes in the covering of the cap, which superficially resembles that found on the surface of "Boletellus ananas" and "Strobilomyces strobilaceus", but the scales are more rigid with a somewhat conical shape.It can be distinguished from these two species by both its bay-brown color, and the absence of a veil.Both of the other species mentioned possess a conspicuous veil, and the former is tan to brown with a pinkish tint, while the latter is dark brown or black.