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Rosy-gill fairy helmet growing on moss, Netherlands Species identified with the help of an expert as a likely match. Europe,Heeswijk,Macro,Mycena galericulata,Netherlands,autumn Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Rosy-gill fairy helmet growing on moss, Netherlands

Species identified with the help of an expert as a likely match.

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  1. Oh I just love these little fairies! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Great, more to come soon :) Posted 11 years ago

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"Mycena galericulata" is a mushroom species commonly known as the common bonnet, the toque mycena, or the rosy-gill fairy helmet. The type species of the genus "Mycena" was first described scientifically in 1772, but was not considered a "Mycena" until 1821.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 22, 2014. Captured Sep 7, 2014 14:31.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm