Cystolepiota seminuda?

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 18-08-2010, 04:50 PM

Found these last week during an informal foray with PMG & Gracie.

Having pondered on them since, I've come to the conclusion that they could well be Bearded Dapperling - Cystolepiota seminuda, which I've never previously found.

Cap sizes to approx 30mm, stipe heights to approx 35mm.
Generally with overall "grainy" appearance. Gills white, crowded, & free.
Growing in leaf litter/humus below Fagus.

Any confirmations / other much appreciated.

Regards,
Mike.

Chris Yeates · #2 (**permalink**) 18-08-2010, 06:28 PM

hi Mike

certainly looks like, down to the reddish discoloration of the lower stem . . . .

a warning - even with "moderate" Google search mode set a search for "seminuda" will bring up some interesting non-fungal images

cheers

Chris

Lancashire Lad · #3 (**permalink**) 18-08-2010, 06:43 PM

Cheers Chris,

That's another new one.

I won't comment on Google search results - a person could be led astray.

Regards,
Mike.

Nettle Runner · #4 (**permalink**) 19-08-2010, 12:12 PM

Hi Mike

We get a lot of these in the Stones Wood, and your images have captured all of the essential features of this interesting species. It is one of my local favorites.

Les

Lancashire Lad · #5 (**permalink**) 19-08-2010, 01:05 PM

Cheers Les - Good to have a second confirmation on this.

I understand that they are a common species, but despite generally being out two or three times a week this last couple of years, this was the first time I'd seen any.

Regards,
Mike.

2dogs2000 · #6 (**permalink**) 19-08-2010, 10:47 PM

I won't comment on Google search results - a person could be led astray.

Regards,
Mike.[/quote]

My family had a great laugh at my expense as I wanted to know what a nutcracker looked like and googled it.

The reason I googled it was that a starling in winter plumage apparently looked like a nutcracker. 56years old and totally innocent me

solus · #7 (**permalink**) 19-08-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2dogs2000

My family had a great laugh at my expense as I wanted to know what a nutcracker looked like and googled it.

The reason I googled it was that a starling in winter plumage apparently looked like a nutcracker. 56years old and totally innocent me

If only you'd searched the BTO site first - BTO BirdFacts - Nutcracker - your innocence might have been preserved!

Sorry, well off topic and wrong forum!