Larch Disco - Lachnellula occidentalis
Small orange-yellow cup found on larch twigs. The cups have a fringe of white hairs.
There are many other similar species of Lachnellula
microscopy 
Identification is difficult, and we recommend that your record is verified from a specimen by an expert before submission to NatureSpot; microscopic examination will be needed. You should also photograph in habitat, and you must note the host species of tree
Larch trees
sue
Tugby Wood
16 November 2025
det. LFSG (G Hall/V Cooper)
sue
Tugby Wood
16 November 2025
det. LFSG (G Hall/V Cooper)
sue
Tugby Wood
16 November 2025
det. LFSG (G Hall/V Cooper)
sue
Tugby Wood
16 November 2025
det. LFSG (G Hall/V Cooper)
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Species profile
- Common names
- Larch Disco
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Helotiales
- Family:
- Lachnaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 16/11/2025 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 16/11/2025 (Timms, Sue)
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