Coprinopsis lagopides is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. It is found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and other parts of north-western Russia, typically growing on soil, moss, and decaying organic matter in coniferous and mixed forests. The fungus produces small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with bell-shaped caps that range in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown, and gills that turn black as the spores mature. It is considered a rare species in the region, but has been recorded in various locations, including urban parks and natural reserves in St. Petersburg and surrounding areas.
Inkcap mushroom Coprinopsis lagopides on an old campfire site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopides(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 25, 2017 Unnamed Road, Oselki, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188665
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopides near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017 Novgorodskaya Ulitsa, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Cap of inkcap mushroom Coprinopsis lagopides near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopides on an old bonfire site near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Pair of inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopides near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Young inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopides on an old bonfire site near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018 Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Inkcap mushroom Coprinopsis lagopides on an old bonfire site near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018 Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of the fungus Coprinopsis lagopides in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence in various locations. The species was found on an old campfire site in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, and near Kavgolovskoe Lake, south of Oselki. Multiple sightings were also recorded near Dibuny, north-west of Saint Petersburg, including on old bonfire sites, where young and mature mushrooms were observed. The fungus was spotted during different times of the year, including July, September, and August, over two years (2017-2018). The observations suggest that Coprinopsis lagopides thrives in disturbed areas, such as old fire sites, and can be found in various locations throughout the region. Repeated sightings near Dibuny indicate a possible established population of the species in this area.
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