Cup fungi Scutellinia scutellata on wet wood near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 14, 2017
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Allophylaria terrigena, Ciliaria scutellata, Humariella scutellata, Lachnea scutellata, Patella scutellata, Peziza aurantiaca, Peziza scutellata.
Common name: common eyelash.
Russian names: Skutelliniya shchitovidnaya, Skutelliniya bliudtsevidnaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Scutellinia scutellata, commonly known as the eyelash cup, the Molly eye-winker, the scarlet elf cap, the eyelash fungus or the eyelash pixie cup, is a small saprophytic fungus of the genus Scutellinia. It is the type species of Scutellinia, as well as being the most common and widespread. The fruiting bodies are small red cups with distinct long, dark hairs or "eyelashes". These eyelashes are the most distinctive feature and are easily visible with a magnifying glass. The species is common in North America and Europe, and has been recorded on every continent. S. scutellata is found on rotting wood and in other damp habitats, typically growing in small groups, sometimes forming clusters. It is sometimes described as inedible, but its small size means it is not suitable for culinary use. Despite this, it is popular among mushroom hunters due to its unusual "eyelash" hairs, making it memorable and easy to identify.
Scutellinia scutellata is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It is a small, cup-shaped fungus with a diameter of 0.5-2 cm, having a bright orange to scarlet color with a felty exterior and smooth interior. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Scutellinia scutellata typically grows on moist soil, decaying wood, and plant debris in coniferous and mixed forests, often appearing in spring and early summer. It is widely distributed in the region, with frequent records from various natural habitats, including parks, forests, and bogs.
Cup fungi Scutellinia scutellata on wet wood near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 14, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Cup fungi Scutellinia scutellata near a bonfire site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2017Tikhoretskiy pr., 27, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427
Common eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 30, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) among coal of a former campfire site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 30, 2017Tikhoretskiy pr., 37, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a wet log in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 2, 2017Primorskoye sh., 16, Lisiy Nos, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Common eyelash mushroom (Scutellinia scutellata) on old campfire site, together with small cup fungus Paratrichophaea boudieri(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) near old fire place on a trail across the swamp in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 7, 2017Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197373
Orange cup of common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 7, 2017Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197373
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on old bonfire site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 10, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a burnt log near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 14, 2017
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 15, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on burnt ground in a park of Polytechnichesky Institute (Technical University). Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2017Politekhnicheskaya ul., 29к2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017Politekhnicheskaya ul., 29к2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a stump in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 30, 2017Shosseynaya Ulitsa, Petrovskoye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Cup fungi common eyelash (Scutellinia scutellata) and Ascocoryne cylichnium in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a log in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Cup fungi common eyelash (Scutellinia scutellata) and Ascocoryne cylichnium on a log in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Jellydisc fungus Ascocoryne cylichnium together with common eyelash (Scutellinia scutellata) in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a mossy log in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Common eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) on a bonfire site near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731Observations of Scutellinia scutellata in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence in various environments. The fungus was found growing on wet wood, logs, stumps, and burnt ground near Dibuny, Sosnovka Park, Yuntolovsky Park, and other locations around Saint Petersburg. It often appeared near bonfire sites, campfires, and old fireplaces, suggesting a preference for disturbed or charred substrates. The fungus was also observed on mossy logs and in forests along the gulf, sometimes co-occurring with other species like Ascocoryne cylichnium. Observations were made from June to September 2017, with additional sightings in May 2019, indicating a widespread distribution of Scutellinia scutellata in the region. The fungus was typically found on or near decaying organic matter, highlighting its role as a decomposer in these ecosystems.
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