Candelabra duster fungus (Athelia epiphylla)(?) on underside of a fallen aspen tree near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 5, 2021
Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Asterostromella epiphylla, Corticium centrifugum, Corticium epiphyllum, Fibularhizoctonia centrifuga, Hypochnus candidus, Hypochnus centrifugus, Hypochnus epiphyllus, Rhizoctonia centrifuga, Thelephora epiphylla.
Common name: candleabra duster.
Russian name: Ateliya poverkhnostnaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Athelia arachnoidea is a corticioid fungus in the family Atheliaceae. The species forms thin, white, cobwebby basidiocarps (fruit bodies) and typically occurs saprotrophically on leaf litter and fallen wood. It can, however, also be a facultative parasite of lichens and can additionally be a plant pathogen (typically found in its asexual Fibularhizoctonia carotae state), causing "crater rot" of stored carrots.
Athelia epiphylla is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Atheliaceae. It is a corticioid fungus, typically growing on leaves and stems of plants. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Athelia epiphylla has been found to commonly occur in moist, shaded areas with rich vegetation, often associated with deciduous trees and shrubs, particularly willow and alder species. The fungus produces small, white to cream-colored basidiocarps that are typically resupinate, with a smooth to velvety hymenium. Fruitings have been recorded from late summer to early autumn in the region.
Candelabra duster fungus (Athelia epiphylla)(?) on underside of a fallen aspen tree near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 5, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Close-up of candelabra duster fungus (Athelia epiphylla)(?) on underside of a fallen aspen near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 5, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Candelabra duster fungus (Athelia epiphylla)(?) mixed with moss on underside of a fallen aspen near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 5, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Observations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of Athelia epiphylla fungus. On May 5, 2021, the fungus was found on the underside of a fallen aspen tree near Dibuny, northwest from Saint Petersburg. A close-up examination showed the distinctive features of the candelabra duster fungus. Additionally, the fungus was observed mixed with moss on the same fallen aspen, indicating its ability to coexist with other organisms. The sightings suggest that Athelia epiphylla is present in the region and can be found in specific habitats, such as the underside of fallen trees. The observations provide insight into the distribution and growth habits of this fungus in north-western Russia. Further study could help confirm the identity of the fungus and expand knowledge of its ecological role in the region. The findings contribute to a better understanding of fungal diversity.
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