Bonnet Mould - Spinellus fusiger
A parasitic mould that grow on fungi in the genus Mycena or Collybia. The caps of the host fungus are invaded by the Spinellus mycelium, eventually breaking through with a fuzzy mass of 'pins'. These are made up of sporangiophores (the stalks) each terminating in a minute spherical sporangia, which contain the spores.
Two other species of Spinellus are on the UK checklist of fungi
For certainty, the specimen should be examined with a microscope or confirmed by an expert. Photograph the mould on the host fungus, and identify host if possible.
Mycena (Bonnets) or Collybia
Autumn.
mttnx
Wardley Wood
09 October 2022
Accepted by G Hall
mttnx
Wardley Wood
09 October 2022
Accepted by G Hall
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Species profile
- Common names
- Bonnet Mould
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Mucorales
- Family:
- Phycomycetaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 09/10/2022 (N, Matt)
- Last record:
- 06/11/2022 (Bell, Melinda)
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