Bark Bonnet

Bark Bonnet - Phloeomana speirea

Alternative names
Mycena speirea
Description

A small pale brownish Mycena-like species growing on bark and woody debris.  The cap is pale brownish-yellow, paler at the edge, and striate; the gills are more or less decurrent.  The stem is whitish or wth brownish-yellow tints and may be darker below.   The stipe base has dense white fibrils.

Similar Species

small Mycena of bark or woody debris

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This is a difficult species to verify from a photo and we recommend that it is verified by an expert from a specimen prior to submission to NatureSpot.  Also photograph from top down, in side view and underneath to show gills; ensure your photos show stipe base and attachment to substrate.  Note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

On twigs of deciduous trees, on wood or plant material.

When to see it

Autumn.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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