Basidiomycota Collection (page 2)

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) under birch, Peatlands Park and Annagariff Wood NNR, Counry Armagh, Ireland, September

Vermilion waxcap fungi (Hygrocybe miniata) Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September - Focus Stacked Image

Amethyst deceiver toadstools (Laccaria amethystina) growing up from mossy log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, October. Focus Stacked Image

Amethyst deceiver (Laccaria amethystina) fungus, Peatlands Park Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland

Horn of Plenty / Black Chanterelle (Craterellus cornucopioides) mushroom. Ebernoe Common, West Sussex, England, UK, October

RF- Looking up under the gills of toadstools of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Cornwall, UK

Fly (Mycophaga testacea) laying eggs on Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Violet bramble rust (Phragmidium violaceum) causing red colouration on Bramble leaf (Rubus fruticosus aggregate). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

RF- Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius), gill detail

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Ireland, October

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) showing gills underneath, Bolderwood, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. October. Backlit

Mycena fungi (Mycena) growing from mossy log, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. November

Close-up of Tiered tooth fungus (Hericium cirrhatum), impressive and rare fungi, growing on underside of ancient fallen Beech (Fagus sp) tree. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Common earth-star fungi (Geastrum triplex) on woodland floor, Orvieto, Umbria. Italy, November

Refracted sun rays shining through foliage on Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Belgium. October

Collared earthstar (Geastrum michelianum) on forest floor, dispersing spores. This species disperses its spores when raindrops strike the fruiting body

Meadow coral (Clavulinopsis corniculata) fungus, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on fallen European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

RF - Group of four Mycena toadstools on mossy stump. The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. October. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free)

Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina) two young toadstools growing up from mossy log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, September

greenfinch with puffballs and spore smoke Date: 05-09-2021

Red Squirrel with puffball and grapes Date: 05-09-2021

Red Squirrel on grape branches Date: 05-09-2021

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

Velvet Shank / Winter Fungus (Flammulina velutipes), growing on moss-covered dead tree. Park District National Park, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Honey fungus (Armillaria mellea) clumps in deciduous woodland, Buckholt Wood NNR, Gloucestershire, UK, October

Wood hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) edible mushrooms among leaf litter in dense beech woodland, Buckholt Wood NNR, Gloucestershire, UK, October

Magpie inkcap (Coprinopsis / Coprinus picacea) among leaf litter in dense beech woodland, Buckholt Wood NNR, Gloucestershire, UK, October

Wood ant (Formica rufa) on Waxcap fungus (Hygrocybe sp). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) releasing spores, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Close-up of backlit Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) showing gills, Cornwall, UK. September

Fleecy milk-cap fungus (Lactifluus / Lactarius vellereus) on the forest floor in beech woodland in autumn, France, November

Magpie inkcap (Coprinus picaceus) fungus, Wimborne, Dorset, England, UK, October

Group of Fly agaric fungi {Amanita muscaria} in woodland, Lorraine, France

Magpie Fungus {Coprinus picaceus} in beech wood, Cornwall, UK. November

Dyers Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii) Hampshire, England, UK, September

Vermillion Waxcap (Hygrocybe miniata) Group of three toadstools, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, October - Focus Stacked

Fly agarics (Amanita muscaria) Muniellos National Park, Asturias, Spain. October

Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) Los Alcornocales Natural park, Cortes de la Frontera, southern Spain, October

False death cap mushroom (Amanita citrina) Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Cortes de la Frontera, Malaga, Spain

Gills of Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida). New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Spectacular Rustgill (Gymnopilus junonius) mushrooms. Ebernoe Common, West Sussex, England, UK, October

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on Chicken of the Woods fungus (Laetiporus), Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June

Toadstools (Mycena sp. ) growing on a dead conifer tree. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Toadstools (Mycena sp.) growing on a dead conifer tree. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) gills. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Toadstools (Mycena sp. ) growing on decaying wood, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK
Toadstools (Mycena sp.) growing on decaying wood, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) growing in coniferous woodland at night. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Looking down on a large group of Fly agaric fungi caps {Amanita muscaria} Lorraine, France

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Basidiomycota, also known as filamentous fungi, is a diverse group of organisms that includes some fascinating and visually stunning species. In the snowy landscapes of Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) stand out with their vibrant red caps speckled with white dots. These iconic fungi are just one example of the captivating beauty found within Basidiomycota. Venturing into The New Forest in Hampshire, UK during October reveals another intriguing member of this fungal phylum - Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida). Backlit by sunlight, its delicate gills can be seen underneath its cap like an ethereal lacework. Meanwhile, Mycena fungi (Mycena) emerge from mossy logs in Broxwater, Cornwall during November, adding pops of color to the damp forest floor. Nature's spore dispersal mechanisms come alive through the Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme), which emits clouds of spores into the air. This spectacle showcases how Basidiomycota play a vital role in ecosystem functioning and reproduction. In deciduous woodlands across various regions, large clumps of Honey fungus (Armillaria mellea) thrive on tree stumps. Their interconnected mycelium forms vast networks underground while above ground they display golden hues against the backdrop of autumn foliage. The Yellow stagshorn fungus (Calocera viscosa) adds a touch of vibrancy to Tollymore Forest in County Down, Northern Ireland. Its bright yellow branches resemble tiny antlers sprouting from fallen logs or decaying wood. Annagarriff Wood NNR at Peatlands Park introduces us to the Bruising webcap mushroom (Cortinarius purpurascens). With its purple-tinged cap and intricate veil-like cortina covering its gills when young, it exemplifies the diversity within Basidiomycota.