Waxcap #22 - Glutinous Waxcap

Another cheat for what looks like it might be the last Waxcap for the year. I found one tired Hygrocybe glutinipes in the West Field but I have substituted for a gloopy photo from the past. That has been a feature this year - some grotty specimens or pieces of specimens so not many good new photos.

Waxcap #21 - Orange Waxcap

There are some here but nothing compared to this beauty seen at Brockwell Meadow the other day so I've cheated by using that photo.

Waxcap #20 Pink Waxcap

New photo this post as this is a very pretty Pink Waxcap. There were only two much later than normal and a small fraction in terms of the usual quantities I get of this iconic Waxcap. The climate is certainly affecting fungal fruiting.

Waxcap #19 - Dingy Waxcap

Old photo because all I found was a sliver of stipe with some gills attached - enough for a clear id - that smell is distinctive!

Waxcap #18 - Butter Waxcap

Just catching up with the blog - H. ceracea was found on the 13th.

New Species - Stigmella tityrella

This is a tiny Moth (3mm) which is identified from its leaf mines. This particular species is common is found on the underside of Beech leaves and its mines are between veins rather than crossing over them. It keeps the area of the leaf green which makes it easier to spot.

Waxcap #17 - Splendid Waxcap

Even beats the Blushing Waxcap - indeed beats all the rest. The Splendid Waxcap - Hygrocybe splendidissima back where it belongs in the East and South Fields.

Waxcap #16 - Blushing Waxcap

Got tobe one of the most spectacular Waxcaps - really stout, great colour scheme and those reddening gills. Outstanding.

Waxcap #15 - Earthy Waxcap

At last some Waxcapaction for the bigger 'missing' Waxcaps. First up the Earthy (Cuphophyllus fornicatus) which has a strong smell and narrowly attached or emarginate gills which prevent any confusion between it and the Toasted Waxcap.

New Species - Porcelain Fungus

A common fungus found on wood especially Beech. It basically looks like porcelain! Its scientific name is Oudemansiella mucida. Found on afallen branch at the edge of the South Field.