Parasitic Bolete - Pseudoboletus parasiticus

Alternative names
Xerocomus parasiticus
Description

A small bolete that is associated with the Common Earthball, Scleroderma citrinum, and is described as being parasitic on this species.The cap and stem are yellowish-brown to olive-brown and the pores are pale yellow to yellowish-brown.  It does not stain blue when bruised, or stains only very faintly. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph in its habitat and growing from an Earthball; ensure your photos also include the host fungus.  Note habitat.

Habitat

Growing with Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum) in deciduous woodland, typically under Birch.

When to see it

August to end of October.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland where there are only a handful of records.

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Species profile

Common names
Parasitic Bolete
Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Boletales
Family:
Boletaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
8
First record:
27/10/2012 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
02/10/2024 (Catherine Horrell)

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