Cup fungus Anthracobia melaloma on burnt ground in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2018
Peschanaya Ulitsa, 3, Tarkhovka, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Synonyms: Aleuria melaloma, Humaria melaloma, Humariella melaloma, Lachnea melaloma, Patella melaloma, Peziza melaloma, Pyronema melaloma.
Common name: charcoal eyelash.
Russian name: Antrakobiya chernookaymlennaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Anthracobia melaloma is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. It produces orangish cup-or disc-like fruit bodies that have small brown hairs around the edge. Fruit bodies occur in burn sites.
Anthracobia melaloma is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It is a small, disc-shaped ascomycete that grows on burnt soil, charcoal, and ash. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Anthracobia melaloma has been found to fruit in late summer and early autumn, typically after forest fires or in areas with rich organic matter. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in areas with suitable habitat. Specimens from this region are characterized by their dark brown to black apothecia, measuring 0.5-2 cm in diameter, with a smooth, waxy texture and a short, hairy stem.
Cup fungus Anthracobia melaloma on burnt ground in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2018Peschanaya Ulitsa, 3, Tarkhovka, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Cup fungus Anthracobia melaloma on a bonfire site in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2018Peschanaya Ulitsa, 3, Tarkhovka, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Observations of the fungus Anthracobia melaloma in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its affinity for burnt environments. In Tarkhovka, near Sestroretsk, west of Saint Petersburg, the cup fungus was found on burnt ground on August 27, 2018. Additionally, it was observed on a bonfire site in the same location, suggesting that the species thrives in areas with recent fire activity. The presence of Anthracobia melaloma in these burned areas indicates its ability to colonize and grow in environments with charred vegetation and altered soil chemistry. These findings highlight the fungus's ecological preferences and potential role in decomposing organic matter in fire-affected ecosystems of north-western Russia. The species appears to be well-adapted to exploiting resources in disturbed habitats, such as those created by fires.
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