A small polypore wth central scaly stem.  The upper surface is usually grey-brown becoming darker with age. Underneath, the fertile surface has coarse pores, 2-4 per mm, whitiish - buff, and easily seen with the naked eye. 

Photograph from top down, in side view and underneath to show pores and full length of stem; note host plant and substrate

deciduous wood, especially beech and cherry.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.