Mycena clavularis

Mycena clavularis

Description

A small greyish to white fungus found on tree-boles. The cap has a pleated appearance. Gills are white and stipe is translucent and grey-white, with a basal disc attaching it to the substrate.

Similar Species

There are several other very small pale Mycena found on tree boles.

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

This is a difficult speces to identify with certainty unless it has been microscopically examined from a specimen.  Expert verification prior to submssion to NatureSpot is recommended.  Also photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe.  Note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

On mossy bark of deciduous trees. 

When to see it

Autumn-winter.

UK Status

Relatively common but rearely recorded. 

VC55 Status

Few records. 

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

No additional images available for this species.

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