Id for partially veiled/webbed fungus

[ergot sum]

Hi,

I've seen a fair few of these around but I'm yet to nail 'em. Superficially they seem like a Cortinarius sp but I know very little about that genus. Found in mixed woodland [predominantly Birch]. Any suggestions would be appreciated.



Also found these rather large, sorry looking specimens beside a footpath in pine woods. Didn't appear to be on wood but my first guess was desiccated Gymnopilus junonius. Any ideas? [Gills rusty, adnate. Stem flesh white.]



Thanks, Simon.

[Chris Yeates]

Originally Posted by ergot sum

Hi,

I've seen a fair few of these around but I'm yet to nail 'em. Superficially they seem like a Cortinarius sp but I know very little about that genus. Found in mixed woodland [predominantly Birch]. Any suggestions would be appreciated.



Thanks, Simon.

yes indeed it's a section Telamonia Cortinarius - check it it smells of Pelargonium . . . . if it doesn't, it's probably Cortinarius hemitrichus

cheers

Chris

[ergot sum]

I'm not familiar with the smell of Pelargonium but they had no distinct odour so likely Cortinarius hemitrichus. Great, been wondering about this one for a while.

Thanks for your help Chris,

Simon

[solus]

Originally Posted by ergot sum

I'm not familiar with the smell of Pelargonium

I bet you are! Indoor 'Geraniums' by their proper name. Didn't everyone's Auntie have 'em on a windowsill somewhere??

[NickCantle]

I reckon the second are Armillaria.

[mollisia]

Hello,

I wouldn't bet on Cortinarius hemitrichus, which should have a far more pronounced scaly cap. The fruitbodies are quite dry and fairly young, so the scales should be very well develloped - far more then on your fungi. But I have no other suggestion.

the 2nd is indeed an Armillaria.

best regards,
Andreas