Ascomycetes Collection

Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha coccinea), Uplyme, Devon, England, UK

Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. March

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) amongst Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium). Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. March

Cup fungi (Cookeina sp) growing on decaying log, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Branch covered with different lichens including Xanthoria parietina, Lecanora chlarotera with a lichenicolous fungus, Evernia prunastri and Physcia sp. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Snowy disco fungus (Lachnum virgineum) Gosford Forest Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Green elfcup fungus (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) fruiting bodies on decaying wood. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Commuity of mosses predominately red Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum sp.), with Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia sp.) growing alongside, in blanket bog. Glen Affric, Scotland, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Fungi (Bisporella subpallida) tiny cup fungi growing on rotting beech log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January Focus Stacked

Jelly babies fungus (Leotia lubrica), Penn Wood, Buckinghamshire, England, November

Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen. On cliff, Baimashan, Sichuan Province, China

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) growing on decaying wood on the rainforest floor, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK September

Puffin (Fratercula artica) with orange sea lichen (Caloplaca marina) covered roch behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Razorbill (Alca torda) orange sea lichen (Caloplaca marina) covered roch behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) and houseleek plant (Sempervivum arachnoideum) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Morel mushroom (Morchella sp) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea) in spring, Northern Ireland

Candle-snuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. November

Map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) growing on schist boulder. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, 2250 metres above sea level. August

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) growing on decaying wood on the rainforest floor, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) growing on a dead twig on the woodland floor. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Reindeer moss (Cladonia portentosa) lichen growing on heathland around a coniferous tree stump, RSPB Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset, UK. January

A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on rotten mossy log among leaf litter in deciduous woodland, Wiltshire, UK, February

Sulphur tuft toadstool (Hypholoma fasciculare) and Lemon disco toad stool (Bisporella citrina) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh

Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Madames cup lichen (Cladonia coccifera), Peatlands Park, County Armagh

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on dead branches floating in an area of flooded woodland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. February

Fungi (Neodasyscyopha cerina) tiny cup fungi growing on rotting beech log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January Focus Stacked

Red-legged bumble-moth (Homoeocera gigantea) on Lichen covered tree trunk. Costa Rica

Temperate cloud forest with Lichen (Usnea longissima) near the glacier lake at Mount Bawu Bameng, in the Meili Snow Mountain National park, Yunnan China. October 2017

Morel fungus (Mitrophora semilibera) among leaf litter. Lorraine, France, March

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) on branch with Scarlet elfcup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) spring. Dorset, UK, March

Illustration shows fungi. Ascomycetes. - Schlauchpilze, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Beech Woodwart (Hypoxylon fragiforme) fruiting bodies, growing on rotting wood in woodland, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, September

Beech Woodwart (Hypoxilon fragiforme) fruiting bodies, growing from cut end of rotting log, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Helvella macropus mushroom
Helvella macropus fungus fruiting bodies. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha austriaca) on dead wood. This edible fungus grows in spring on dead rotting branches and in boggy alder wood areas

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Ascomycetes, a diverse group of fungi, can be found in various locations around the world. In Uplyme, Devon, England, the Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha coccinea) adds a vibrant touch to the landscape. Similarly, Buckinghamshire, England showcases the unique Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) in October. Nature's artistry is evident as Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) thrives amongst Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage. This harmonious combination can be witnessed in certain areas. Traveling to Danum Valley in Sabah, Borneo reveals Cup fungi (Cookeina sp) growing on decaying logs. The intricate patterns and colors of these fungi create an enchanting sight amidst nature's decay. Jelly babies fungus (Leotia lubrica), found in Penn Wood, Buckinghamshire during November resembles its namesake candy treats. Its whimsical appearance brings joy to those who stumble upon it. Paraquilegia microphylla gracefully grows within rock fissures alongside crustose lichen. This delicate coexistence highlights nature's ability to thrive even in challenging environments. Venturing into Corcovado National Park unveils Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) flourishing on decaying wood on the rainforest floor. These resilient organisms play a vital role in nutrient recycling within their ecosystem. Clare Glen located in Tandragee County Armagh boasts the Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea). Its vibrant red hue stands out against its surroundings and captivates all who encounter it. In Derbyshire's Peak District National Park during September, one can witness Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia). This species adds earthy tones and texture to its natural habitat.