Mycena supina

Mycena supina

Description

The pale caps are 2 to 7 mm across. See link below for full description.

Similar Species

Mycena pseudocorticola and M meliigena are very similar and found in the same habitat.

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

This is a difficult species, and we recommend that it is verified by an expert from a specimen before submission to Naturespot.  Microscopic examination will be needed.  Also photograph from top down, in side view and underneath to show gills; note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

On moss-covered trunks of deciduous trees, possibly mostly in rich, calcareous sites.

When to see it

Autumn and early winter.

UK Status

A rare species which was only discovered in Britain in Cornwall in 2020.

VC55 Status

Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further Information

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

All NatureSpot records