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Saturday 15th May, Banagher Glen NNR, Co.Londonderry
Our first foray was attended by about twelve members and guests in the pouring rain. The glen is a delightful site of old established woodland, but did not live up to its potential - Roy Anderson led.
Ascomycetes
Bulgaria inquinansLachnum niveum
AphyllophoresDaedaleopsis confragosa
Piptoporus betulinus
- Birch PolyporeTrametes versicolor
Hymenochaete rubiginosa
Basidioradulum radula
Stereum hirsutum
Other Groups
Dacrymyces stillatus Boletes and Agarics Conocybe tenera - Brown Cone-cap
Coprinus disseminatus
Saturday 17th July - Cleggan Lodge, Co. Antrim
The main season had begun. This was a lovely wood looking over the Braid valley towards Slemish. The foraying was good especially amongst the hazel. The best finds were Leccinum carpini and Inocybe calospora which has spiky spores unlike most Inocybe. The lovely blue fruiting bodies of Chlorociboria aeruginascens was also found on some dead wood. Usually, it is only the blue "stain" that is seen, but we have been finding the fruiting bodies a lot of late.
Myxomycetes
Lycogala epidendrum
Ascomycetes
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
Scutellinia scutellata
Hypoxylon fuscum
Aphyllophores
Clavulina cristata
Clavulina rugosa
Piptoporus betulinus
-Birch PolyporePolyporus badius
Polyporus varius
Postia caesia
Trametes versicolor
Inonotus radiatus
Stereum hirsutum
Boletes and Agarics
Leccinum carpini
Pluteus cervinus
- Fawn PluteusConocybe brunneola
Cortinarius saniosus
Crepidotus mollis
- Soft Slipper ToadstoolCrepidotus variabilis
Galerina vittiformis
Hypholoma fasciculare
- Sulphur TuftInocybe asterospora
Inocybe calospora
Inocybe napipes
Lepiota felina
Panaeolus sphinctrinus
- Hoop-petticoat FungusStropharia semiglobata
- Dung RoundheadAmanita rubescens
- The BlusherArmillaria mellea
- Honey FungusCollybia butyracea
- Butter CapLaccaria amethystea
- Amethyst DeceiverLaccaria laccata
- DeceiverMarasmiellus ramealis
Marasmius graminum
Marasmius rotula
Mycena alcalina
Mycena galopus
Mycena leptocephala
Mycena sanguinolenta
Lactarius tabidus
Russula delica
- Milk-white RussulaRussula nigricans
- Blackening RussulaGasteroid Fungi
Lycoperdon pyriforme
- Stump Puffball
Saturday 7th August - Breen Wood NNR, Co. Antrim
Breen Wood NNR is one of the largest blocks of oakwood left in Northern Ireland, but the great wood- rush, Luzula sylvatica, carpets the wood. What fungi would thus be able to found? We struggled to find ectomycorrhizal fungi, but did find some good Russulas, Lactarius piperatus (only the brave tasted it) and Boletus lanatus. A couple of interesting jelly fungi were also found which still have to be confirmed. They are Dacrymyces lacrymalis and Basidiodendron caesiocinereum. One thing we did find a plenty though were midges!!
Myxomycetes
Lycogala epidendrum
Ascomycetes
Diaporthe leiphaemia
Hypoxylon confluens
Iodophanus carneus
Nectria punicea
Peziza badia
Aphyllophores
Hymenochaete cinnamonea
Piptoporus betulinus
- Birch PolyporeTrametes versicolor
Stereum hirsutum
Stereum rugosum
Other Groups
Calocera cornea
Calocera viscosa
Dacrymyces lacrymalis
Basidiodendron cinereum
Boletes and Agarics
Boletus lanatus
Paxillus involutus
- Brown Roll-rimPluteus cervinus
- Fawn PluteusCrepidotus mollis
- Soft Slipper ToadstoolCrepidotus variabilis
Galerina vittiformis
Panaeolus sphinctrinus
- Hoop-petticoat FungusPsathyrella candolleana
Stropharia semiglobata
- Dung RoundheadAmanita fulva
- Tawny GrisetteAmanita rubescens
- The BlusherLaccaria laccata
- DeceiverMarasmius rotula
Mycena acicula
Mycena alcalina
Mycena galopus
Lactarius piperatus
- Peppery Milk-capLactarius quietus
- Oak Milk-capRussula alutacea
Russula betularum
Russula cyanoxantha
- The Charcoal BurnerRussula ionochlora
Russula nigricans
- Blackening RussulaGasteroid fungi
Phallus impudicus
- Stinkhorn
Saturday 21st August – Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Co.Armagh
A beautiful afternoon on the lower slopes of the mountain in a mixed conifer / hardwood habitat. Gerry led the foray and thought we had found a couple of rarities, but alas, there were too doubtful for inclusion. Ten of us had a splendid picnic afterwards.
Myxomycetes
Enteridium lycoperdon
Aphyllophores
Cantharellus cibarius
- ChanterelleClavulina cristata
Heterobasidion annosum
- Root FomesPostia caesia
Trametes versicolor
Boletes and Agarics
Boletus chrysenteron
- Red-cracking BoleteBoletus lanatus
Paxillus involutus
- Brown Roll-rimEntoloma conferendum
Pluteus cervinus
- Fawn PluteusPluteus salicinus
Coprinus disseminatus
- Fairies' BonnetsCoprinus lagopus
Hypholoma elongatum
Inocybe napipes
Panaeolus rickenii
Amanita fulva
- Tawny GrisetteAmanita rubescens
- The BlusherClitocybe fragrans
Collybia confluens
- Clustered Tough-shankCollybia dryophila
- Russet ShankMelanoleuca melaleuca
Mycena adonis
Mycena alcalina
Mycena vitilis
Lactarius quietus
- Oak Milk-capRussula mairei
- Beechwood SickenerRussula ochroleuca
- Common Yellow RussulaGasteroid fungi
Lycoperdon molle
- Soft-Spined Puffball
Saturday 4th September – Downpatrick Area, Co. Down
A pleasant day, a good turn out, half a dozen children and many fungi! There were a number of Russula not identified due to secondary moulds the next day!
Ascomycetes
Coprobia granulata
Diatrypella quercina
Diatrype disciformis
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
Xylaria hypoxylon Aphyllophores Hydnum repandum Daedaleopsis confragosa Trametes versicolor
Stereum rugosum Boletes and Agarics Boletus chrysenteron Boletus spadiceus
Leccinum pulchrum
Paxillus involutus Volvariella speciosa
Coprinus comatus Hypholoma fasciculare Panaeolus semiovatus
Stropharia semiglobata Amanita aspera
Amanita citrina Amanita excelsa
Amanita rubescens Collybia butyracea Collybia confluens Collybia peronata Hygrocybe conica Laccaria amethystea Laccaria laccata Lactarius quietus
Russula atropurpurea Russula cyanoxantha Russula cyanoxantha var. peltereaui
Russula gracillima
Russula heterophylla
Russula ionochlora
Russula laurocerasi
Russula nigricans Russula ochroleuca Russula sororia
Russula vesca Gasteroid Fungi Lycoperdon perlatum Lycoperdon pyriforme
As above. Those who stuck around for the second site of the day were rewarded with a splendid display of the Grisette, Amanita vaginata, from eggs to mature sporocarps.
Ascomycetes
Hypoxylon fuscum
Xylaria hypoxylon
- Candle-snuff FungusXylaria polymorpha
- Dead Man's FingersAphyllophores
Fistulina hepatica
- Beef-steak FungusStereum hirsutum
Boletes and Agarics
Boletus chrysenteron
- Red-cracking BoleteBoletus rubellus
Paxillus involutus
- Brown Roll-rimAgaricus arvensis
- Horse MushroomHypholoma fasciculare
- Sulphur TuftMacrolepiota rhacodes
- Shaggy ParasolAmanita fulva
- Tawny GrisetteAmanita rubescens
- The BlusherAmanita vaginata
- GrisetteArmillaria mellea
- Honey FungusLaccaria laccata
- DeceiverMycena pura
Oudemansiella mucida
- Porcelain FungusLactarius pyrogalus
Lactarius subdulcis
Russula atropurpurea
- Blackish-purple RussulaRussula cyanoxantha
- The Charcoal BurnerRussula ochroleuca
- Common Yellow RussulaRussula sororia
Gasteroid Fungi
Scleroderma verrucosum
- Scaly Earthball
Saturday 18th September – Peatlands Park, Co.Armagh
This was our second joint foray with the Armagh Field Naturalists Club and it was one that was not for the faint hearted. It was lashing unrelenting rain, but there was a good crowd. That is addiction for you. The finds however were excellent. The pride of the day had to go to Jenny Moore who found a beautiful white Leccinum cyaneobasiliceum. This has turned out to be the first record for the British Isles, so this is a very exciting find indeed. There were some other great finds – Leccinum umbrinoides, Gomphidius roseus along with its "partner", Suillus bovinus, a host of Lactarius and Russula. After this foray, I had to go and design a new collecting basket as this one wasn’t big enough!!
Ascomycetes
Helvella lacunosa
Aphyllophores
Daedaleopsis confragosa
Other Groups
Calocera viscosa
Boletes and Agarics
Boletus badius
Chalciporus piperatus
- Peppery Bolete Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
Leccinum umbrinoides
Gomphidius roseus
Paxillus involutus Suillus bovinus
Clitopilus prunulus Pluteus cervinus Cortinarius triumphans
Gymnopilus spectabilis
Hypholoma capnoides
Hypholoma fasciculare Inocybe geophylla
Inocybe posterula
Psathyrella candolleana
Amanita fulva Amanita muscaria Armillaria mellea Asterophora parasitica Clitocybe odora Collybia confluens Laccaria laccata Tricholoma album
Tricholoma fulvum
Lactarius deliciosus Lactarius pubescens
Lactarius rufus Lactarius semisanguifluus
Lactarius subumbonatus
Lactarius tabidus
Lactarius plumbeus Russula betularum
Russula claroflava Russula cyanoxantha Russula nigricans Russula ochroleuca Russula sardonia var. mellina Gasteroid fungi Scleroderma citrinum Calvatia excipuliformis Lycoperdon perlatum Phallus impudicus
Saturday 16th October, 10am – Rathlin Island, Co.Antrim
The first ever mycological visit to Rathlin was graced with grey skies and a cold wind, but thankfully no rain. Saturday was spent out on Kebble NNR at the west end of the island. The sea cliffs and it was strange for many of us to see them without the birds! Kebble turned out to be a fantastic site for Waxcaps and we found 15 in this one site making this one of our best waxcap sites. Indeed waxcaps were all over the island. The beautiful blue-green Stropharia pseudocyanea was another good find. We ventured into the only wood on the island – a coniferous plantation where the wind makes sure the trees only grow in hollows to very uneconomic heights, so a few ectomycorrhizal species were recorded. Sunday was spent at the east end of the island and wasn’t quite as rewarding. We obviously made an impression on the island as the local minibus even stopped us with a group of Americans brandishing some waxcaps they had found !
Ascomycetes
Geoglossum fallax
Coprobia granulata
Cheilomyenia fibrillosa
Rhytisma acerinum
- Tar-spot FungusAphyllophores
Clavaria argillacea
Clavaria fumosa
Clavulinopsis corniculata
Clavulinopsis helvola
Clavulinopsis luteoalba
Ramariopsis kunzei
Boletes and Agarics
Entoloma corvinum
Entoloma conferendum
Agaricus arvensis
- Horse MushroomAgaricus cupreobrunneus
Agaricus macrosporus
Agaricus silvaticus
Cystoderma amianthinum
Panaeolus rickenii
Panaeolus sphinctrinus
- Hoop-petticoat FungusPsilocybe semilanceata
- Liberty CapStropharia pseudocyanea
Stropharia semiglobata
- Dung RoundheadCalocybe carnea
Clitocybe nebularis
- Clouded AgaricCollybia butyracea
- Butter CapDermoloma cuneifolium
Hygrocybe cantharellus
Hygrocybe ceracea
Hygrocybe chlorophana
Hygrocybe coccinea
- Scarlet HoodHygrocybe colemanniana
Hygrocybe conica
- Conical Wax-capHygrocybe insipida
Hygrocybe nitrata
Hygrocybe pratensis
- Meadow Wax-capHygrocybe psittacina
- Parrot Wax-capHygrocybe punicea
- Crimson Wax-capHygrocybe quieta
Hygrocybe reidii
Hygrocybe russocoriacea
Hygrocybe unguinosa
Hygrocybe virginea
Oudemansiella mucida
- Porcelain FungusLactarius deterrimus
Russula queletii
Gasteroid fungi
Lycoperdon lividum
- Grassland PuffballLycoperdon nigrescens
- Blackish PuffballLycoperdon perlatum
- Common PuffballCalvatia utriformis - Mosaic Puffball
Saturday 13th November, Blessingbourne Estate, Fivemiletown, Co.Fermanagh
The final foray of the millennium was in the interesting woods of Blessingbourne, a UWT reserve. The first signs of winter were there with the first Scarlet Elf Cap, Sarcoscypha austriaca of the year. Among the most notable finds was that of Lactarius fluens, the first record for it in Ireland. It is not that surprising however as it probably has always been mistaken for L.blennius. There was also a bracket on a fallen coniferous log, which has to be confirmed. I think it Onnia triquester, which would be a first record for Ireland as well! Our thoughts still however go out to Peg’s dog who braved a wasp attack and a curious Great Dane. As someone said, if it ever sees a fungus again, it will run a mile!
Ascomycetes
Ascocoryne sarcoides
Bulgaria inquinans
Leotia lubrica
Nectria cinnabarina
- Coral-spot FungusSarcoscypha austriaca
Rhytisma acerinum
- Tar-spot FungusXylaria hypoxylon
- Candle-snuff FungusXylaria polymorpha
- Dead Man's FingersAphyllophores
Cantharellus tubiformis var. lutescens
Clavulina cinerea
Heterobasidion annosum
- Root FomesPiptoporus betulinus
- Birch PolyporePolyporus squamosus
- Dryad's SaddleTrametes versicolor
Trichaptum abietinum
Ganoderma adspersum
Phlebia merismoides
Stereum hirsutum
Other Groups
Hirneola auricula-judae
- Jew's EarExidia thuretiana
Calocera viscosa
Boletes and Agarics
Suillus bovinus
Coprinus atramentarius
- Common Ink-capCoprinus lagopus
Crepidotus mollis
- Soft Slipper ToadstoolGymnopilus penetrans
Gymnopilus spectabilis
Hypholoma sublateritium
- Brick CapsPsathyrella candolleana
Armillaria mellea - Honey Fungus
Clitocybe nebularis Collybia butyracea Collybia confluens Collybia peronata Lepista inversa Tricholoma scalpturatum
Lactarius blennius - Slimy Milk-cap
Lactarius fluens
Lactarius glyciosmus Lactarius quietus Lactarius subdulcis
Lactarius tabidus
Lactarius torminosus Russula cyanoxantha Russula mairei Russula ochroleuca Russula xerampelina
Gasteroid Fungi
Lycoperdon perlatum Lycoperdon pyriforme
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