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Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris

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Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:54 p.m.
Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:52 p.m.
Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:52 p.m.
Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:53 p.m.
Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:53 p.m.
Beechleaf Bonnet Beechleaf Bonnet - Mycena capillaris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Nov 2021, 7:17 p.m. 13 Nov 2021, 3:54 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: woodland, parks, churchyards, estates etc. Life story: Gregarious on fallen, decaying Beech leaves. It can also rarely be seen on other deciduous trees leaves, such as of Oaks and Willows (I've recorded it on Sycamore). Seen: Late Autumn to Early Spring. Diameter: 1 - 3 mm.