Fly Agaric in fall

This is an attractive, beautifully coloured toadstool, which is familiar and instantly recognisable. I liked this orange form very much. Seen in association with conifers.
Stem height 7 cm
Any advice re specific species? Thank you.

comments (6)

Lisa Kimmerling

Lion

The location would point to Amanita muscaria var. guessowii.

And I agree! Fly agarics are so beautiful! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much for this ID and link Lisa; most excellent and helpful input. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Lisa Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    You are quite welcome! Your shot is so dreamy! <3
    
    If you are ever back in the US, you should come for a hike with me in the southern Appalachians! <3 Posted 4 years ago

Lisa Kimmerling

Lion

Just for reference, this is a decent map for Muscaroid distribution in the US.
https://scontent.fatl1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29067189_10208539335240647_3001372714662363136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fatl1-2.fna&oh=3b49867342e478a9ccfde9f3df60f02f&oe=5C7B7867 Posted 4 years ago