Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), Rheola Forest
It's been a bit of a weird autumn for fungi so far. After a wet August followed by a warm September, things were looking promising, but the long dry period then curtailed a sustained appearance of fruiting bodies. However, Fly Agarics were particularly good in Neath Valley forests and it was a fantastic month for Boletes, including the highly prized Cep (Boletus edulis). It was also a good month for Slimy Spike (Gomphidius glutinosus) and Larch Spike (Gomphidius maculatus) in Afan Forest Park. See below for a selection of others.
Beech Milkcap (Lactarius blennius), Glyncastle Forest
Conifer Dapperling (Lepiota felina), Rheola Forest
Dusky Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) Pentreclwydau
Grisette (Amanita vaginata), Pelenna Forest
The more typical autumn weather which we are experiencing now may kick-start a new flush of fruiting bodies.
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