Bright Red Fungi

[jdoherty]

I took this photo today in a wooded area along the shore of Lough Neagh, N.Ireland. It was the only fungi I spotted in the area and it was only growing in one area on two fallen branches which were also covered in moss. They ranged from 1.5 to 4cm in diameter.

I hope someone can provide an id.

Thanks John.

[Deer Stalker]

Hi John.

Looks like Scarlet Elfcup Sarcoscypha austriaca.

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

Hi John.

Looks like Scarlet Elfcup Sarcoscypha austriaca.

Just out of interest, what is the difference between this and Sarcoscypha coccinea? I know thery're different but they look so similar.....

[Deer Stalker]

Hi Claire.

I think they are one & the same.
In Roger Phillips' old book it is S. Coccinea & in his new one it is S. autriaca.
It is confusing as usually they put the old names after the new with 'syn' in front.

[jdoherty]

Thanks for the ID Deer Stalker.

John

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

Hi Claire.

I think they are one & the same.
In Roger Phillips' old book it is S. Coccinea & in his new one it is S. autriaca.
It is confusing as usually they put the old names after the new with 'syn' in front.

As is some of these latin names aren't confusing enough

[Deer Stalker]

Fungijohn might be able to clarify when he sees it.

[FungiJohn]

Definately Scarlet Elfcup - Sarcoscypha austriaca.

The Scarlet Elfcup has in the past been referred to as Sarcoscypha coccinea which is now known to be a very similar but rare species.

John

[Deer Stalker]

Cheers for that John.

[ecmyco]

Hello,

I propose you one Key of european Sarcoscypha species (but in french )