Xerocomellus fennicus mushroom on Krasnodolinnaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016
alleya Chyornoy Shlyapy, Pavlovsk, g. Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Boletellus fennicus, Boletus fennicus, Xerocomus fennicus.
Russian name: Mokhovik severnyy.
Xerocomellus fennicus is a species of bolete fungus found in coniferous and mixed forests. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows under pine, spruce, and birch trees. In north-western Russia, it is commonly associated with moss-covered soil and occurs from July to October. The cap is 3-8 cm wide, reddish-brown to dark brown, and often has a distinctive white or pale yellow pore surface. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Xerocomellus fennicus mushroom on Krasnodolinnaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016alleya Chyornoy Shlyapy, Pavlovsk, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Small bolete mushroom Xerocomellus fennicus(?) in moss near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755In Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of Xerocomellus fennicus have been recorded in specific locations. On July 28, 2016, the mushroom was found on Krasnodolinnaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. The species was identified growing in a distinct environment. Another sighting occurred on August 23, 2017, in moss near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, where a small bolete mushroom resembling Xerocomellus fennicus was discovered. These observations suggest that the fungus can thrive in varied settings within the region, including urban parks and natural areas with moss. The sightings provide insight into the habitat preferences and distribution of Xerocomellus fennicus in north-western Russia. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of the species and understand its ecological role in the region. The observations highlight the importance of continued exploration of fungal diversity.
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