Red-cracking Bolete

I have recorded this attractive Bolete before but it is worth mentioning its location and association. It has apprently been the subject of misidentification. Kibby says 'In Britain it appears to be confined almost entirely to conifer woods although very occasionally it can appear with Fagus'. Laessoe and Petersen however say 'Occurs predominantly with Fagus but also in conifer forests'. Previously I found it in the East field but under Larch, this time in the same field but under Beech. In any case the field characteristics are right so Xerocomellus chrysenteron it is.