Crust fungus Sterellum rufum (Peniophora rufa) and watery white jelly mushrooms Myxarium nucleatum(?) on a dead branch taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016Synonyms: Cryptochaete rufa, Hymenochaete rufa, Peniophora rufa, Stereum rufum, Thelephora rufa, Xerocarpus rufus.
Russian name: Peniofora krasnaya.
Sterellum rufum is a species of fungus in the family Rhytismataceae. It is found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, typically growing on coniferous needles, particularly those of spruce and pine trees. The fungus produces small, reddish-brown apothecia that are usually 0.5-1.5 mm in diameter. It is a relatively common species in the region, often occurring in moist, shaded areas with abundant needle litter.
Crust fungus Sterellum rufum (Peniophora rufa) and watery white jelly mushrooms Myxarium nucleatum(?) on a dead branch taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016The crust fungus Sterellum rufum was observed on a dead branch in the Leningrad Oblast region of north-western Russia. Specifically, it was found near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region, on September 30, 2016. The fungus was growing alongside watery white jelly mushrooms, identified as Myxarium nucleatum(?). The observation suggests that Sterellum rufum can thrive in the region's climate and environment, possibly playing a role in decomposing organic matter. The presence of other fungi, like Myxarium nucleatum(?), indicates a diverse fungal community in the area. Further study could reveal more about the ecological relationships between these species and their habitats in north-western Russia. This observation provides insight into the local mycological diversity and highlights the need for continued exploration of the region's fungal flora. The specific location and date of the observation provide valuable context for understanding the fungus's distribution and growth patterns.
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