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.
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.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
UK Map
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