Mycena stipata is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus that grows in clusters on decaying wood, typically coniferous trees. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban parks and forests, often on spruce and pine stumps. In north-western Russia, it is commonly encountered in moist, shaded areas with abundant woody debris, particularly in the summer and autumn months. The fungus has a bell-shaped to conical cap that ranges from 1-4 cm in diameter, with a white or light brown color, and a slender stem that is typically 2-6 cm long.
Fairy bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Cluster of bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Group of bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Large cluster of bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Bell shaped bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
Brown bonnet mushrooms Mycena stipata on a spruce log near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017 Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188382
AI-generated summary of observations
Mycena stipata was observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically near Vyritsa, 50 miles south of Saint Petersburg. The fungus was found growing on spruce logs, forming clusters and groups of various sizes. On September 10, 2017, observations included a range of morphologies, from fairy bonnet mushrooms to bell-shaped and brown bonnet mushrooms. Some spruce logs supported large clusters of the fungus, while others had smaller groups or individual specimens. The diversity of shapes and colors observed suggests that Mycena stipata exhibits variability in its growth habits and morphology in this region. The species appears to thrive on spruce logs in the area, with multiple observations of healthy, thriving populations. The specific location near Vyritsa seems to provide a suitable habitat for Mycena stipata to grow and develop.
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