Polypore mushroom Antrodiella faginea on a fallen twig in area of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki - Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2017
Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Russian name: Antrodiella bukovaya.
Antrodiella faginea is a species of fungus in the family Steccherinaceae. It is a wood-decaying fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly beech and birch. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Antrodiella faginea has been found growing on Fagus sylvatica and Betula pendula, typically on dead or dying branches and trunks. The fungus produces resupinate to effused-reflexed fruiting bodies with a smooth to velutinous surface, and its spores are cylindrical to ellipsoid in shape.
Polypore mushroom Antrodiella faginea on a fallen twig in area of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki - Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Polypore mushroom Antrodiella faginea collected from area of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki - Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2017Observations of the fungus Antrodiella faginea in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence on a fallen twig in the area of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki - Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. On August 9, 2017, the polypore mushroom was found growing on a twig, indicating its ability to thrive in this environment. Additionally, specimens of Antrodiella faginea were collected from the same area, providing further evidence of its presence in the region. The collection and observation of this fungus suggest that it is adapted to decomposing organic matter in this specific geographic location. The findings highlight the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in north-western Russia to better understand their distribution and ecological roles. The discovery of Antrodiella faginea in this area contributes to the knowledge of its habitat and range.
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