2 x Wet Woodland Fungi for ID

[tigger]

I wondered whether someone could help me with an ID for these 2 fungi?

Thanks. Jane

Picture 1 top/underneath



Picture 2 top/underneath

[NickCantle]

Hi Jane,

Looks like you've got two of the most common species of the genus Laccaria- and one might not blame you for not knowing the id of these, for they are called the Deceivers.

The top one to me looks like Laccaria amethystina in its dried out form. This species is what's known as Hygrophanous, thus meaning that it changes colour upon drying, only to have the colour restored upon wetting it again. A very widespread species.

The lower species is Laccaria laccata, and this too is common throughout the country.

Nick

EDIT; Starting to doubt my ID on the first one due to the complete lack of amethyst pigment.

[fairplay]

Looks to me worse than drying out - I'd say it's been infected by the mould, Hypomyces destructens............. (I invented that second name, but it's some type of Hypomyces)

Neil.

[Stewy]

Could be a mould Nick?

[NickCantle]

That'd explain my doubt Neil, you're a genius

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by fairplay

Looks to me worse than drying out - I'd say it's been infected by the mould, Hypomyces destructens............. (I invented that second name, but it's some type of Hypomyces)

Neil.

and an excellent name too

[CapAndBracket]

Try Hypomyces ochraceus.

Cheers J.P.

[tigger]

Thanks all. Totally confused now... but thanks anyway!

Jane

[CapAndBracket]

Hi tigger, whats being said is the top photo's are a fungus
which has been attacked by another fungus.
Many fungi are infected degraded ect by another fungal
infection.
so fungi on fungi.

Cheers J.P.

[fairplay]

Something like Vampirism without the sex !!

Neil.