Blueing Bolete?

[mushruman]

Hi, firstly sorry for the very poor quality of this image, only had an old nokia phone on me at the time But can anyone identify this Bolete?

Many thanks.

[fairplay]

There are a few this can be, but the most likely contender is Boletus luridiformis, but not enough detail is shown to be absolutely certain.

Normally, with photos of this poor quality you'd be lucky to receive a response, so next time, please make sure the photos are at least in focus.

Neil.

[waynehicks1]

I'd go along with Neil and say B.luridiformmis. Going on that low quality picture it looks like the cap is brown 'ish' and the stem is red 'ish', with the the flesh staining blue. I worked it through my key for Boletes and it came up with that species.

Maybe you can get back to the same spot and take another, better quality picture?

Regards

Wayne

[mushruman]

Thanks for the replies. I too was edging towards Boletus luridifomis.

Just one question, if I may, Is this the same fungus as Boletus luridus? I have 2 books here, one calls it 'scarletina bolete' with orange dots on the stem and the other (Blacks nature guide) calls it the Lurid Bolete and describes it as having is a rough reticulum.

Again sorry for the bad image, won't happen again

[flaxton]

No you are talking about two different species. B luridus has a "reticulated" surface to the stalk and B luridiformis has a smooth or "punctate" stalk. As you say the first is the Lurid Bolete and the second is the scarletina bolete.

Mal

[waynehicks1]

I believe they are two entirely different species. However, B.luridiformis is also known as, or was at some point known as, B.erythropus.

They don't make it easy for us!!

Regards

Wayne

[flaxton]

Originally Posted by waynehicks1

I believe they are two entirely different species. However, B.luridiformis is also known as, or was at some point known as, B.erythropus.

They don't make it easy for us!!

Regards

Wayne

And it could well be going back to B erythropus

[mushruman]

Originally Posted by waynehicks1

However, B.luridiformis is also known as, or was at some point known as, B.erythropus.

Ahh! Now I'm, somewhat pleasantly, confused! Does this mean The Scarletina Bolete and The Red Foot Bolete are one of the same!?

[fairplay]

Congratulations !! Now you have discovered why the scientific or Latin name is so important and necessary.

Yes, the 'Scarletina Bolete' is the same as the 'Red Foot Bolete' which is the same as Boletus luridiformis which used to be called Boletus erythropus, and is likely to revert back to being called Boletus erythropus again because we all enjoy being driven crazy.

Boletus luridus is something different, but not a lot.

Neil.

[mushruman]

Originally Posted by fairplay

Congratulations !! Now you have discovered why the scientific or Latin name is so important and necessary.

Indeed. I've researched it a little more and 'erythropus' does indeed translate to 'red foot'.

If I can probe you further, Who decides what Scientific name is used and why is it sometimes changed from one to another?

On another note, I found a Boletus edulis at the same spot yesterday, not bad for June and even I can ID that one

Thanks for your help.