Russian names: Mitsena shishkovaya, Mitsena shishkoliubivaya, Mitsena seraya, Mitsena shchelochnaya.
Mycena strobilicola is a small, bell-shaped fungus that grows on conifer cones, particularly spruce and fir. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found in coniferous forests, often on fallen or decomposing cones. The cap is typically 0.5-2 cm in diameter, conical to bell-shaped, and grayish-brown to reddish-brown in color. The gills are crowded, narrowly attached, and whitish to pale gray. The stem is slender, hairy, and the same color as the cap. Fruitings occur from summer to autumn, often in moist, shaded areas.
Mycena strobilicola was observed in various locations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. On May 1, 2017, it was found near Vyritsa, south of Saint Petersburg. Multiple sightings were recorded in Pavlovsk Park, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, on May 10, 2017, including on lawns, roadsides, and in the Novaya Sylvia area. The fungus was also observed in the park on June 6, 2017. In 2021, it was found in a wet forest with spruce near the North Cemetery in Pargolovo, Saint Petersburg, growing on spruce needles and in the undergrowth. The observations suggest that Mycena strobilicola is widespread in the region, thriving in various environments, including lawns, roadsides, and forests, particularly those with spruce trees. The fungus appears to be common in the area, with multiple sightings over several years.
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