Timber mushrooms Crepidotus calolepis on a fallen tree on an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Synonyms: Agaricus calolepis, Crepidotus mollis.
Russian name: Krepidot krasivocheshuychatyy.
Crepidotus calolepis is a small to medium-sized fungus that grows on decaying wood, characterized by its fan-shaped to semicircular cap, which is 1-4 cm in diameter, with a smooth to wrinkled surface, and white to yellowish gills. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October, often found on coniferous logs and stumps. In north-western Russia, the species has been recorded in various regions, including the Karelian Isthmus and the Murmansk Oblast, where it inhabits moist, shaded areas with abundant wood debris.
Timber mushrooms Crepidotus calolepis on a fallen tree on an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Observations of Crepidotus calolepis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in specific habitats. On September 3, 2017, the fungus was found growing on a fallen tree along an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg. The species was observed to thrive in this environment, suggesting a preference for decaying wood in shaded, possibly moist areas. Similar sightings in the region indicate that Crepidotus calolepis may be more common in areas with abundant deadwood, such as old forests and woodland edges. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and ecological requirements in north-western Russia. The species' growth patterns and substrate preferences can provide valuable insights into its role in decomposing organic matter and contributing to forest ecosystem dynamics. Its presence may also serve as an indicator of forest health and biodiversity.
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