Common Eyelash - Scutellinia scutellata
A small orange-red cup found mainly on wet rotten wood, usually in clusters. It has long brown marginal hairs.
There are many Scutellinia species found in the UK, and microscopic examination is needed to identify them.
microscopy 
Photograph in habitat; note substrate. We recommend that a specimen is examined by an expert before submission to NatureSpot; microscopic examination is needed.
Found on wet, rotted wood, or on damp soil nearby.
Spring to autumn.
Graham Calow
Sapcote
04 April 2014
det. R Iliffe from specimen
Graham Calow
Sapcote
04 April 2014
det. R Iliffe from specimen
Graham Calow
Sapcote
04 April 2014
det. R Iliffe from specimen
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Species profile
- Common names
- Common Eyelash
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Pezizales
- Family:
- Pyronemataceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 07/07/2013 (Thompson, Peter)
- Last record:
- 04/04/2014 (Calow, Graham)
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