Small bonnet mushroom Mycena meliigena(?) on a rotten log in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017
Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504Synonyms: Agaricus meliigena, Mycena corticola, Prunulus meliigena.
Russian names: Mitsena melievaya, Mitsena meliigena.
Mycena meliigena is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus that grows in clusters on decaying wood, particularly coniferous trees. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in forests, parks, and along riverbanks, typically fruiting from July to October. In north-western Russia, it is considered a relatively rare species, but can be locally common in areas with abundant coniferous debris. The fungus has a bell-shaped cap that ranges from 1-4 cm in diameter, with a pinkish-brown to grayish-brown color, and a slender stem that is often curved or bent.
Small bonnet mushroom Mycena meliigena(?) on a rotten log in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504The fungus Mycena meliigena was observed on a rotten log in lower Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 5, 2017. The specimen was identified as the small bonnet mushroom, with a tentative identification due to the need for further examination. This observation suggests that Mycena meliigena is present in the Leningrad Oblast region, specifically in areas with suitable habitat such as rotten logs. The discovery of this species in north-western Russia expands our knowledge of its geographic range and potential habitats. Further research would be necessary to confirm the identification and fully understand the ecological role of Mycena meliigena in this region. The observation highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in Leningrad Oblast and surrounding areas. Additional studies could provide insights into the species' distribution and abundance.
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