Felt saddle mushrooms (Helvella macropus) with saddle's child mold fungus (Hypomyces cervinus) near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Synonyms: Aleuria macropus, Cowlesia bulbosa, Cowlesia macropus, Cyathipodia bulbosa, Cyathipodia macropus, Helvella bulbosa, Lachnea bulbosa, Lachnea macropus, Macropodia bulbosa, Macropodia macropus, Macroscyphus macropus, Octospora bulbosa, Peziza bulbosa, Peziza macropus, Peziza stipitata.
Common name: felt saddle.
Russian names: Lopastnik dlinnonozhkovyy, Gelvella dlinnonozhkovaya, Makropodiya dlinnonozhkovaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Helvella macropus is a species of fungus in the Helvellaceae family, Pezizales order. Ascocarps can be found in summer and autumn in woodland, usually (though not exclusively) associated with broad-leaved trees. The slender stem, up to 5 centimeters high, supports a cup shaped cap, the whole fruiting body being pale grey or brown, the inner (hymenial) surface of the cup usually being darker.
Helvella macropus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Helvellaceae. It has a large, irregularly shaped cap that can reach up to 6 cm in diameter, with a wavy or lobed margin, and a stem that can grow up to 4 cm long. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, Helvella macropus typically fruits from July to September in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with pine, spruce, or fir trees. In north-western Russia, it is commonly found in similar habitats, including forest edges, clearings, and along roadsides, where the soil is rich in organic matter. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in favorable conditions.
Felt saddle mushrooms (Helvella macropus) with saddle's child mold fungus (Hypomyces cervinus) near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663In Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of Helvella macropus have been recorded. Specifically, on September 3, 2017, felt saddle mushrooms (Helvella macropus) were found near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg. Notably, some of these specimens were infected with the saddle's child mold fungus (Hypomyces cervinus). The presence of this parasitic fungus suggests a complex relationship between the two species in this region. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and behavior of Helvella macropus in north-western Russia, but this initial finding provides valuable insight into the fungal diversity of the area. The discovery of Helvella macropus in this region highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of the local mycota. This data can inform future studies on the ecology and conservation of fungi in the region.
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