Synonym: Stropharia alcis.
Russian name: Strofariya losinaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Protostropharia alcis is a species of coprophilous agaric fungus in the family Strophariaceae. The fungus produces fruit bodies on moose, elk, and deer dung. The species has been recorded in Europe, Canada and Brazil.
Protostropharia alcis is a psychrotolerant fungus that grows on dung, particularly of carnivorous mammals. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban and natural areas, often associated with fox and dog feces. In north-western Russia, the species is relatively common, with records from various regions, including the Murmansk Oblast and the Republic of Karelia, where it typically fruits in spring and early summer on dung in forests, tundras, and other habitats.
Roundhead mushroom Stropharia alcis (Protostropharia alcis) on animal dung on a side of a road around Kavgolovo Lake between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024
Токсово, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, Россия
Side view of roundhead mushroom Stropharia alcis (Protostropharia alcis) on a side of a road around Kavgolovo Lake between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Токсово, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, Россия
Underside of roundhead mushroom Stropharia alcis (Protostropharia alcis) between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Токсово, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, Россия
Close-up of roundhead mushroom Stropharia alcis (Protostropharia alcis) on animal dung between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Токсово, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, РоссияObservations of Protostropharia alcis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its growth habits and characteristics. The fungus was found growing on animal dung on the side of a road around Kavgolovo Lake, between Oselki and Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg. On August 13, 2024, specimens were observed with rounded caps, and upon closer inspection, the underside of the mushroom displayed its distinct features. A close-up view showed the fungus's growth on animal dung, highlighting its coprophilous nature. The observations suggest that Protostropharia alcis thrives in this region, particularly in areas with abundant animal waste, such as roadsides and fields. The species appears to be well-adapted to the local environment, growing vigorously on dung deposits. These findings contribute to our understanding of the ecology and distribution of Protostropharia alcis in north-western Russia.
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