The type specimens of Lactarius clarkeae Clel., L. clelandii Grgur., L. eucalypti O.K. Mill. & R.N. Hilton, L. mea Grgur., L. subclarkeae Grgur. and L. wirrabara Grgur., all described from Australia, and L. sepiaceus McNabb, described from New Zealand, are studied. Microscopical characters are described and illustrated.