White Dapperling

White Dapperling - Leucoagaricus leucothites

Description

A large white fungus with white gills that darken to a pale pinkish colour at maturity.   The cap may be smooth or with small scales, and the base of the stipe is bulbous.  It has a white spore print.

Similar Species

Agaricus species have pink or brown gills and brown spore-print; white Amanita species have a volva.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph from top down and from side and underneath; note size and habitat.  It is helpful to note spore-colour from a print. 

Habitat

Permanent pasture.

When to see it

June to November.

UK Status

Local

VC55 Status

Local in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records