mushrooms in russia

An edible brittlegill mushroom (Russula, Syroezhka in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000

Widespread Milk Cap mushroom (Gor kushka in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000

Fly agaric mushroom Amanita muscaria (Mukhomor in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000

An edible mushroom (Mokrukha? in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000

A late autumn mushroom zelenushka (in Russian) 3 miles west from Kanneliarvi, 40 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 6, 2000

An edible mushroom Boletus edulis (Belyi Grib, in Russian) with a toadstool in a forest 5 miles east from Orekhovo - Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2000

Moss and mushrooms on a stub of a tree in a forest 5 miles east from Orekhovo - Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 18, 2000

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 7, 2001

An edible mushroom Boletus edulis (Belyi Grib, in Russian) 1 mile west from Kanneliarvi, 50 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2001

Wide spread edible mushrooms (maslionok in Russian) 2 miles west from Kanneliarvi, 50 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2001

A puffball mushroom near Kavgolovo Lake 9 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2001

Ryzhik mushroom near Kavgolovo Lake 9 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2001

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2001

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2001

An edible mushroom in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2001

Edible mushroom (Russian name Volnushka) near Toksovo, 7 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2002

Edible mushroom (Russian name Volnushka) near Toksovo, 7 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2002

Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota) near Petiyarvi in Karelian Isthmus 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 10, 2002

Edible Armillaria mushrooms (Russian name opiata, in plural) near a small mining city Beriozovsk near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 13, 2002

Edible Armillaria mushrooms (Russian name opiata, in plural) near a small mining city Beriozovsk near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 13, 2002

Edible Armillaria mushrooms (Russian name opiata, in plural) near a small mining city Beriozovsk near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 13, 2002

A puffball mushroom on a meadow behind Barzas River near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Edible Armillaria mushrooms (Russian name opiata, in plural) behind Barzas River near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Mushrooms near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Mushrooms near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Mushrooms near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Mushrooms near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Edible Armillaria mushrooms (Russian name opiata, in plural) behind Barzas River near Beriozovsk, near Kemerovo in Siberia. Russia, September 16, 2002

Edible birch bolete mushroom, Russian name Podberyozovik, in Sosnovka Park in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 29, 2002

Bracket, or shelf fungus (Polypore mushroom Red-Belt Conk, Fomitopsis pinicola) north from Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 22, 2003

Tall brittlegill mushroom (Russula paludosa) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Greying brittlegill mushroom (Russula decolorans) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius) in moss between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Boletus edulis mushrooms (Russian name Belyi Grib) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Boletus edulis mushrooms in moss between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) grown by roadside near Lembolovo, 30 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2004

Red-belted bracket (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) on a tree stump near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2005

A mushroom in Kanneliarvi, 40 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2007

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) in a swamp in Kanneliarvi, 40 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2007

Artist s conk mushrooms (Ganoderma applanatum) in Necropolis (Tikhvin Cemetery) of Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2007

Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom in Monrepo Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 1, 2007

Fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms on a stump in Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2007

Cracked cap if red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus) near Olonets Creek between Lembolovo and Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2007

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in northern part of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2007

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a meadow in Pavlovsk Park, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 23, 2010

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus, Russian name Gorkushka) in Sosnovka Park in Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2010

Milk Cap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushki) among moss in a forest between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2010

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum(?), Russian name Podberiozovik) in moss in a forest between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2010

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a roadside in Sosnovka Park in Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2011

Cut false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in Menkovo, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2011

Dryad s saddle mushrooms (Cerioporus squamosus, Polyporus squamosus, a bracket fungus) on a log in Zhiharevo, east from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 2, 2011

Translucent cap of inkcap mushroom in Pavlovsk Park. South from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2012

Orange mushrooms Golden trumpet (Xeromphalina campanella)(?) on a tree stump in Pavlovsk Park. South from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2012

Milk Cap mushroom (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) in moss near Vetrenoe Lake south from Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 22, 2012

Water drops, or guttation of bracket fungus Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) grown on a tree trunk west from Toksovo, 10 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2012

Golden trumpet mushrooms (Xeromphalina campanella) on rotten stump in Sylvia in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 25, 2012

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle, Podosinovik) in Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum, Russian name Podberiozovik) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichka) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Bare teeth brittlegill mushrooms (Russula vesca) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp., Russian name Pautinnik) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Tall brittlegill mushroom (Russula paludosa) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2012

Tinder (bracket, shelf, or hoof) fungus (Polypore mushroom Red-Belt Conk, Fomitopsis pinicola, Russian name Trutovik) west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Brown brittlegill mushrooms (Russula) west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius) in Yagel (Cladonia sp.) lichens west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Slimy orange webcap mushroom (Cortinarius mucosus) growing in Yagel (Cladonia sp.) lichens west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Boletus edulis mushroom (Russian name Belyi Grib) west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Orange spine mushrooms (Hydnellum aurantiacum) west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Mature orange spruce bolete mushroom (Boletus piceinus, Leccinum piceinum)(?) in moss west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Yellow stagshorn mushroom (Calocera viscosa) in moss west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) (Russian name Podosinovik) in moss west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Mature orange spruce bolete mushroom (Boletus piceinus, Leccinum piceinum)(?) in moss near a lake 2 miles west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Orange spruce bolete mushroom (Boletus piceinus, Leccinum piceinum)(?) on a mossy slope west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Violet brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Pink brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushrooms on mossy slope west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Red brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012

Red cap Bolete mushroom Leccinum vulpinum(?) between Lembolovo and Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 10, 2012

Red cap Bolete mushroom Leccinum vulpinum(?) in moss near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 10, 2012

Tiny orange birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle, Podosinoviki) sold near Udelnaya Train Station. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2012

Orange birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) sold in a market near Udelnaya Train Station. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2012

Brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom in Monrepo park. Vyborg, Russia, August 12, 2012

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2012

Emerging Tawny grisette mushrooms (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2012

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 19, 2013

Nibbled cap of Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 19, 2013

Nibbled Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 19, 2013

Cap of Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Coral mushroom Ramaria flava in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Red-banded webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armillatus) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

The flirt brittlegill mushrooms (Russula vesca(?)) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2013

Small brown mushroom Galerina tibiicystis in Duplianskoe Marsh south from Sluditsy, Leningrad Region, Russia, August 23, 2013

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus, Russian name Podberiozovik) near Duplianskoe Marsh south from Sluditsy, Leningrad Region, Russia, August 23, 2013

Brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushrooms in pine forest near roadside stop at a partisan monument. North from Luga, Leningrad Region, Russia, August 24, 2013

Birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum schistophilum(?), Podberiozovik in Russian) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Bay Cup mushrooms (Peziza badia) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Brown webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Mottled birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) in grass near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Nibbled brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Black cap birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Common yellow brittlegill (Russula ochroleuca) mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Flame scalecap mushrooms (Pholiota flammans) growing on a tree stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Red brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Funnel Chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Bitter bolete mushroom (Tylopilus felleus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Red-banded webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armillatus)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Bitter bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus) growing from a tree base near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Decomposing silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013

Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) mushrooms near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Slippery Jack mushroom (Suillus luteus, Maslionok in Russian) on roadside near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Orange birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum(?)) grown at roadside near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) on roadside near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Nibbled mottled bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor, Russian name Podberiozovik) near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus, Russian name Kozlyak) near Lembolovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2013

Marsh webcap mushroom (Cortinarius uliginosus) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Bay bolete mushroom (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Guttation of young bracket fungus Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) on a tree stump in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Brown brittlegill mushroom (Russula consobrina) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in moss in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Mottled bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Young tiny common puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Slippery Jack mushrooms (Suillus luteus) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum scabrum) on roadside in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) in moss in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) growing in moss in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Northern milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius trivialis) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Funnel Chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) found on roadside in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a log in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Pinewood king bolete mushroom (Boletus pinophilus) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Pair of birch birch Bolete mushrooms (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Masses of Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on birch log in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Brown caps of Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle, Podosinovik) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis, Belyi Grib in Russian) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Old pinewood king bolete mushroom (Boletus pinophilus) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Old birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Boletopsis grisea(?) mushrooms in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus, Russian name Kozlyak) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Mature birch birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2013

Young honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Yellow mushrooms Hypholoma sp.(?) among dry leaves in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) on a tree stump in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in oak forest in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Mature bodies of Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a rotten stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Bodies of Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Young honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Brick Caps mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a rotten stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) stump in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Masses of Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a rotten stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Close up of Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a rotten stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Cluster of young honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Emerging honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Emerging Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Group of Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a rotten stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013

Mature porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Whitelaced shank mushroom (Megacollybia platyphylla) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Young fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis)(?) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Emerging fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Decorated mop mushrooms (Tricholomopsis decora) in moss in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Red-banded Cortinarius (Cortinarius armillatus) mushroom in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Nibbled cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Young orange aspen bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Birch Bolete (Leccinum variicolor) mushroom in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Mature Birch Bolete mushroom (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) among dry leaves in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Birch webcap mushrooms (yellow girdled webcap, Cortinarius triumphans) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Some brown mushrooms in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Young birch webcap mushrooms (yellow girdled webcap, Cortinarius triumphans) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Northern milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius trivialis) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Grey northern milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius trivialis) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Bay bolete mushroom (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Brown roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus involutus, Russian name Svinushka) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

White domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Cluster of white domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Gymnopus dryophilus (Collybia dryophila)(?) mushrooms on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 9, 2013

Field mushrooms Agaricus campestris(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 9, 2013

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) emerging from a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 9, 2013

Autodigestion of gills of shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) mushroom on a lawn in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 9, 2013

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) mushroom on a lawn in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 9, 2013

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) east from Ilikovskaya Alley in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Okhta River in Kuzmolovo, 5 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Mushrooms in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Baby Amanita mushroom in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Scales on a cap of Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Spiked puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Coral mushrooms (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii(?), Russian name Rogatik) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Clitocybe(?) mushrooms in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Brown roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus involutus, Russian name Svinushka) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) cultivated by ants growing on ant hill in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Young Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) cultivated by ants in ant hill in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Cap of Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Red brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Gills of false saffron milkcap mushroom (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryshik) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) emerging from a tree in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

False saffron milkcap mushroom (Lactarius deterrimus) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

White domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Cluster of white domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Close up of a puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Brown roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus involutus, Russian name Svinushka) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Slimy spike-cap mushroom (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Small orange mushroom Marsh webcap (Cortinarius uliginosus)(?) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Small fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Small puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013

Selling ugly milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) on farmer s market near Udelnaya Station. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) in south area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Pink brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushroom in south area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Baby fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Pair of birch bolete mushrooms (Boletus Scaber, Leccinum scabrum) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum scabrum) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

False death cap mushroom (Amanita citrina) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Alder scalycap mushrooms Pholiota alnicola in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Black cap birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Humpback inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis acuminata(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Alder scalycap mushrooms Pholiota alnicola on rotten wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Grey milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius vietus)(?) in sphagnum moss in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Pair of grey milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius vietus)(?) in sphagnum moss in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in moss in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Nibbled caps of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Prunes and Custard mushrooms (decorated mop, Tricholomopsis decora) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Brick Caps mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Brick Caps mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on a rotten stump in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Rusty mushrooms on a dead tree in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Small Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Rusty brown mushrooms on a rotten tree stump in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Orange mushrooms on a tree stump in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Verdigris agaric mushrooms (Stropharia aeruginosa) in Sosnovka Park, near Svetlanovsky Prospekt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013

Mushrooms Galerina tibiicystis in sphagnum moss in Boloto Lammin-Suo swamp reserve. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2013

Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) near Boloto Lammin-Suo swamp reserve. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2013

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) near Chornoe Lake north from Komarovo, 25 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2013

Small blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) near Shchuchye Lake north from Komarovo, 25 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2013

Small Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) near Shchuchye Lake north from Komarovo, 25 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2013

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) on a tree stump near Shchuchye Lake north from Komarovo, 25 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2013

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) in Komarovo Cemetery, 25 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2013

Warty or scaly cap of Freckled Dapperling mushroom (Echinoderma asperum, Lepiota aspera) on mulch in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 18, 2013

Emerging Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 18, 2013

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) growing at a base of a tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 18, 2013

Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013

Orange fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on northern shore of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Tufted tough-shank mushrooms (Clustered Toughshank, Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) on northern shore of Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Dove-coloured tricholoma mushroom (Tricholoma columbetta)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Birch webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius triumphans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Birch bolete mushroom Leccinum schistophilum(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Caps of birch webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius triumphans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Three birch webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius triumphans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) covered by dry leaves near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) among dry leaves near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) among dry leaves near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Girdled Knight mushroom (Tricholoma cingulatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Girdled Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Scaly knight mushrooms (fuzztop, Tricholoma vaccinum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Girdled Knight mushroom (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Girdled Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) growing on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Small Girdled Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Slimy spike-cap mushroom (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

False saffron milkcap mushroom (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryshik) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Rotten caps of alder roll-rim mushrooms (Paxillus rubicundulus, Paxillus filamentosus, Russian name Svinushka) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Cluster of white domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

White domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Alder roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus rubicundulus, Paxillus filamentosus, Russian name Svinushka) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Sulphur Tuft(?) (Hypholoma sp.) mushrooms on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Orange birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Shingled hedgehog mushrooms (Sarcodon imbricatus) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Clitocybe mushrooms on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Hen-of-the-woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Mature orange cap birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Brown birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum scabrum) with insect larvae on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) at a tree base in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013

Melanoleuca strictipes mushrooms in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014

Fringed polypore fungus Lentinus substrictus (Lentinus ciliatus, Polyporus ciliatus, Russian name Trutovik Maysky) mushrooms near Kavgolovskoe Lake, between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2014

Fringed polypore fungus Lentinus substrictus (Lentinus ciliatus, Polyporus ciliatus) mushrooms on rotten log near Kavgolovskoe Lake, between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2014

Squats mushrooms (Melanoleuca brevipes) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake, between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2014

Pale brittlestem mushrooms (Psathyrella candolleana)(?) on rotten wood east from Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 8, 2014

Mica Cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 13, 2014

Early birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum(?), Podberiozovik) near Sobachye Lake in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 24, 2014

Orange cap bolete mushroom Leccinum vulpinum in a forest in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 17, 2015

Orange cap Bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum, Russian name Podosinovik) in a forest in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 17, 2015

Golden trumpet mushrooms (Xeromphalina campanella) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2015

Fairy Bonnet mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus) on a tree stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 25, 2015

Masses of Fairy Bonnet mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus) on a tree stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 25, 2015

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2015

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) mushrooms on a lawn in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2015

Group of shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) mushrooms on a lawn in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2015

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) on a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2015

Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) on a tree stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum(?), Russian name Dozhdevik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

White colored bolete mushroom Leccinum versipelle (Leccinum percandidum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum schistophilum(?), Russian name Podberiozovik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Malformed white birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) with a swollen stem damaged by gall-forming fungus near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Swamp species of birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum schistophilum(?), Russian name Podberiozovik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) damaged by fungus near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Rusty mushrooms growing on a tree stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) on a birch tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Birch webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius triumphans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Orange aspen bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum(?)) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

White species of bolete mushroom Leccinum versipelle (Leccinum percandidum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Small mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Hypholoma(?) mushrooms on a base of a tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015

Birch bolete mushroom Leccinum schistophilum(?) in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015

Red brittlegill (Russula sp.) mushrooms on a forest path in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015

Small birch Bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) on a forest path in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015

Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015

Glossy fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015

Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015

Young Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 29, 2015

Small mushrooms Strobilurus esculentus(?) grown on a lawn near train station of Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2016

Emerging fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 2, 2016

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a log near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, 10 miles from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 7, 2016

Caps of Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a log near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, 10 miles from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 7, 2016

Yellow caps of Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Kavgolovo Lake south from Oselki, 10 miles from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 7, 2016

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) in a forest in Posiolok, near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 9, 2016

Common rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus penetrans)(?) on a log in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) in moss in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016

Blue tooth mushroom (Hydnellum caeruleum, Bankeraceae) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus in a pine forest in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016

Blusher (Amanita rubescens) mushrooms in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016

Yellow puffball mushroom Bovista colorata in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Yellow puffball mushrooms Bovista colorata in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Tufted tough-shank mushrooms (Clustered Toughshank, Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Caps of gray shag mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Gray shag mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Old caps of mushrooms Melanoleuca verrucipes on mulch and wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Mushrooms Melanoleuca verrucipes on mulch and wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Mushrooms Melanoleuca verrucipes on dry leaves, mulch and wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Emerging tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Close up of tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Small tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Emerging fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016

Young fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 12, 2016

Gypsy mushrooms (Cortinarius caperatus, Russian name Kolpak Kolchaty) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichka) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Blusher (Amanita rubescens) mushroom near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Close up of yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Fragments of yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Young yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Cap of blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016

Field agaric mushrooms Agaricus campestris(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 2016

Dryad s saddle mushrooms (Cerioporus squamosus, Polyporus squamosus) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 2016

Tawny grisette mushrooms (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus, Collybia peronata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 2016

Tall brittlegill mushroom (Russula paludosa) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichki) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Pulvinula convexella mushrooms in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Slimy spike-cap mushroom (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum schistophilum(?), Podberiozovik in Russian) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Peppery bolete mushrooms (Chalciporus piperatus) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Elfin saddle mushrooms (Helvella crispa) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Elfin saddle mushrooms (Helvella crispa) on roadside in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Weeping Bolete mushrooms (Suillus granulatus, Russian name Maslionok) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Weeping Bolete mushrooms (Suillus granulatus) on roadside in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Guttation of young bracket fungus Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola, stem decay fungus) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Gymnopus confluens (Collybia confluens) mushrooms in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Purple brittlegill mushrooms (Russula) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Brown brittlegill mushrooms (Russula) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Cinnamon jellybaby mushrooms (Cudonia confusa) in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Cut false truffle mushroom Hydnotrya tulasnei in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

False truffle mushrooms Hydnotrya tulasnei found in sand on roadside in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2016

Small bolete mushroom Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Xerocomus chrysenteron) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Gray shag ink cap mushrooms Coprinopsis cinerea (Coprinus cinereus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Gray shag ink cap mushrooms Coprinopsis cinerea (Coprinus cinereus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Fairy ring of Melanoleuca verrucipes mushrooms on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Leratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Young sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Several small red cap Bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Cluster of small red cap Bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) on roadside in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Red cap Bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Tiny sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a rotten tree stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) on roadside in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016

White-egg bird s nest mushrooms (Crucibulum laeve) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2016

Leratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2016

Coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Gills of Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Mottled Bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor, Russian name Podberiozovik) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus(?), Russian name Gorkushka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Tawny grisette mushrooms (Amanita fulva, Russian name Poplavok) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Caps of tawny grisette mushrooms (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2016

Alder bolete mushrooms (Gyrodon lividus, Russian name Podolshanik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Orange milkcap mushroom Lactarius deterrimus on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Slimy spike-cap mushroom (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Zoned cork hydnum mushroom (Phellodon tomentosus)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

False saffron milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryshik) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Slimy spike-cap mushrooms (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Orange milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryzhik) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Charcoal Burner brittlegill mushrooms (Russula cyanoxantha(?), Russian name Syroezhka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Brittlegill mushrooms (Russula albonigra, Russian name Podgruzdok) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Brittlegill mushrooms (Russula albonigra, Russian name Podgruzdok) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Brittlegill mushroom (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) on a tree stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

White saddle mushrooms (Helvella crispa, Russian name Lopastnik) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Dark red brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Gills of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Gills of a large oyster mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Brown roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus involutus, Russian name Svinushka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Violet brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Porcino mushrooms (Boletus edulis) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe flavescens, or Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Large Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Brittlegill mushroom (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) in moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Pale brittlestem (Psathyrella candolleana) mushrooms near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Slimy spike-cap mushrooms (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Small pale red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a log near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Caps of sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a log near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Alder roll-rim mushrooms (Paxillus rubicundulus, Paxillus filamentosus, Russian name Svinushka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Orange spine mushrooms (Hydnellum aurantiacum) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Charcoal scale-head mushrooms (Pholiota highlandensis) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Small yellow fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis, Russian name Bely Grib) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Grey brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) on roadside near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Violet brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) on roadside between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Small dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris, Russian name Pautinnik Lenivy) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Mosses grown through chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Gypsy mushrooms (Cortinarius caperatus, Russian name Kolpak Kolchaty) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Grass-green brittlegill mushroom (Russula aeruginea, Russian name Syroezhka) in moss between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Pink brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Orange spine mushrooms (Hydnellum aurantiacum)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Young mealy tooth mushrooms (Hydnellum ferrugineum) with red liquid between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Orange spine mushroom (Hydnellum aurantiacum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Small orange pine bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum, Russian name Podosinovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Red brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Banded texture of Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Plums and Custard mushrooms (Tricholomopsis rutilans) near a rotten tree stump near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Baby porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis, Russian name Bely Grib) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Violet brittlegill mushrooms (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) growing in sand near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Orange fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Brown-red brittlegill mushroom (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) growing in sand near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Mycena mushrooms grown in moss in a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Small fenugreek milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius helvus) taken from a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016

Very small bitter Bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus)(?) under spruce trees near Young Bride Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Marasmioid mushroom Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) on Old Sylvia Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Clustered toughshank mushrooms (Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) on Old Sylvia Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Inocybe rimosa mushrooms (Inocybe fastigiata, Russian name Volokonnotsa) near Pilbasennaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Flat oysterling mushrooms (Crepidotus applanatus)(?) from a tree stump on Old Sylvia Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Inocybe rimosa mushrooms (Inocybe fastigiata, Russian name Volokonnotsa) on Old Sylvia Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Inocybe rimosa mushrooms (Inocybe fastigiata, Russian name Volokonnotsa) on a lawn at Old Sylvia Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Large cap of Mycena niveipes(?) mushroom in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Yellow stagshorn mushroom (Calocera viscosa) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Mycena viridimarginata mushroom in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Pinelitter gingertail mushrooms (Xeromphalina cauticinalis) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Small white mushrooms in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Elastic mushrooms Cantharellopsis prescotii(?) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Asterophora parasitica mushrooms growing on a rotten cap of brittlegill mushroom in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Some yellow mushrooms in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Warty cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Velvet-top fungus (dyer s polypore mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii, Russian name Rogatik) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Close up of coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii, Russian name Rogatik) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Small Pinelitter gingertail mushrooms (Xeromphalina cauticinalis) in area of Old Sylvia in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Mycena pura mushroom in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus, Collybia peronata) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Common funnel mushroom, Clitocybe gibba (Infundibulicybe g.), Russian name Govorushka, in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii, Russian name Rogatik) under spruce trees in area of Old Sylvia in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Bitter Bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus) under spruce trees in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Clustered toughshank mushrooms (Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) under spruce trees in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Xerocomellus fennicus mushroom on Krasnodolinnaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Golden trumpet mushrooms (Xeromphalina campanella) on Angliyskaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) on Angliyskaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016

Fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2016

Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2016

Larch Bolete mushroom (Suillus grevillei) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2016

Flaming Pholiota mushrooms (Pholiota flammans) on a tree stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2016

Close up of flaming Pholiota mushrooms (Pholiota flammans) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2016

Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) on a lawn in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016

Small Hypholoma mushrooms in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016

Common funnel mushrooms Clitocybe gibba in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016

Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016

Earthball mushroom (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016

Close up of webcap mushroom (Cortinarius) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Blue webcap mushroom (Cortinarius) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Marasmius wettsteinii mushrooms on fallen spruce needles in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Bleeding bonnet mushroom (Mycena sanguinolenta) on a base of a tree in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Lyophyllum decastes(?) mushrooms in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Small red cap Bolete mushroom Leccinum aurantiacum(?) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armeniacus)(?) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in a forest in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Deceiving Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sejunctum) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Bleeding fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena haematopus) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Deceiving Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sejunctum) in a forest in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Brown Mycena mushrooms on a rotten tree stump in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Some brown Mycena mushrooms on a tree stump in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Small fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Translucent white mushrooms Delicatula integrella in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Fuzzy white mold Syzygites megalocarpus covering a rotten mushroom in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Small white mushrooms Delicatula integrella on a tree stump in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016

Waxy cap mushrooms Hygrocybe acutoconica near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Timber mushrooms Schizophyllum commune (split gill fungus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Marasmioid mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Coral mushrooms Phaeoclavulina flaccida(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Zoned hydnellum mushrooms (zoned tooth fungus, Hydnellum concrescens) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Small mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) on spruce needles near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Whitelaced shank mushroom (Megacollybia platyphylla) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Bitter bolete mushroom (Tylopilus felleus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Gypsy mushrooms (Cortinarius caperatus, Russian name Kolpak Kolchaty) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Club-shaped fruit bodies of strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Water drops, or guttation of a young Red-Belt Conk bracket fungus (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Group of club-shaped fruit bodies of strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Tiny emerging chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius) on a forest trail near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Crested coral fungus (white coral mushrooms, Clavulina cristata, Clavulina coralloides) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Velvet roll-rim mushrooms (Tapinella atrotomentosa) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Spongy timber mushrooms in a forest near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Red-gilled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Red gills of surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Golden mushrooms Rugosomyces chrysenteron (Calocybe chrysenteron)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Stipitate form of a mushroom Sistotrema confluens that looks like a small tooth fungus near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Brown gills of some mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016

Golden trumpet mushrooms (Xeromphalina campanella) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Tiny fairy inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Some pinkish gilled mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Tufted tough-shank mushrooms (Clustered Toughshank, Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Black interior of earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Polypore mushroom Climacodon septentrionalis (northern tooth fungus) on a linden(?) tree on Pesochnaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Massive cluster of a polypore mushroom Climacodon septentrionalis (northern tooth fungus) on a linden(?) tree on Pesochnaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 4, 2016

Cut earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) on a tree stump near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Young earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) on a tree stump near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

White funnel like mushrooms Clitopilus scyphoides(?) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Peeling fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Emerging fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota squarrosoides on a tree near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) on a log near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Tender nesting polypore mushroom (Hapalopilus rutilans, Hapalopilus nidulans) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Oak milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius quietus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Banded caps of oak milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius quietus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Orange caps of webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Giant funnel-shaped roll-rim mushrooms Paxillus ammoniavirescens(?) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii)(?) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) on a tree base in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Masses of fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) on a tree base in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Pale brittlestem mushrooms (Psathyrella candolleana) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Pale brittlestem mushrooms (Psathyrella candolleana) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Wood-rotting mushrooms (Delicatula integrella) on a large oak tree in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Group of wood-rotting mushrooms (Delicatula integrella) on a large oak tree in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Small wood-rotting mushrooms (Delicatula integrella) on a large oak tree in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Close up of fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Decaying fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus)(?) on rotten wood in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Pearly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius alboviolaceus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Chicken of the Woods mushroom (Laetiporus sulphureus, Polyporus sulphureus) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Pale brittlestem mushrooms (Psathyrella candolleana) on a mossy log in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Orange polypore mushroom Pycnoporellus fulgens on a rotten log in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Grey tooth mushroom (Phellodon melaleucus, family Bankeraceae) in Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016

Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

European destroying angel mushrooms (Amanita virosa) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Fried chicken mushrooms (Lyophyllum decastes) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Drab Tooth mushrooms (Phellodon fuligineoalbus, Bankera fuligineoalba) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Large brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius saginus)(?) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus or may be purpureus) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Prunes and Custard mushrooms (decorated mop, Tricholomopsis decora) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) on spruce needles in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Zoned hydnellum mushrooms (zoned tooth fungus, Hydnellum concrescens)(?) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Bunch of fried chicken mushrooms (Lyophyllum decastes) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Gassy webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius traganus) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016

Marasmioid mushrooms Mycetinis scorodonius (Russian name Chesnochnik) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Yellow mushroom Bolbitius titubans (Bolbitius vitellinus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Yellow puffball mushroom Bovista colorata in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Leratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

White-egg bird s nest mushrooms (Crucibulum laeve) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Parasola auricoma mushrooms (Coprinus auricomus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Caps of Parasola auricoma mushrooms (Coprinus auricomus) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Bolbitius titubans mushroom on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Hare s foot inkcap mushroom Coprinopsis lagopus or may be cinerea in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Caps of hare s foot inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopus or may be cinerea in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

White-egg bird s nest mushrooms (Crucibulum laeve) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

Poined edges of caps of hare s foot inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis lagopus in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016

European destroying angel mushrooms (Amanita virosa) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Greying brittlegill mushroom (Russula decolorans) together with Russula covered by fungus Hypomyces viridis in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Some webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap, Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Sunset webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius limonius(?)) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Cinnamon jellybaby mushrooms (Cudonia confusa) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Little brown mushrooms Inocybe lacera in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Dark webcap mushrooms Cortinarius anthracinus(?) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Some webcap mushrooms together with pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) in dark spruce forest in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Gassy webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius traganus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Tall brittlegill mushroom (Russula paludosa(?)) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armillatus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

White mold Syzygites megalocarpus(?) covering rotten cap of a brittlegill mushroom in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Young brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Black tooth mushroom (Phellodon niger) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Small bitter bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Fibercap mushrooms Inocybe rimosa (Inocybe fastigiata, Russian name Volokonnotsa) on roadside in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Bitter bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

White-stem orange cap Bolete mushrooms Leccinum albostipitatum(?) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Bog waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Bright red bog waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Red waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Black trumpet mushrooms (horn of plenty, Craterellus cornucopioides) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota squarrosoides or may be P. squarrosa in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Prunes and Custard mushrooms (decorated mop, Tricholomopsis decora) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia Leningrad Region, Russia, August 9, 2016

Black trumpet mushroom (horn of plenty, Craterellus cornucopioides) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus cornucopioides) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Brown birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum scabrum) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Alder bolete mushrooms (Gyrodon lividus, Russian name Podolshanik) on roadside in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Yellow domecap mushrooms Rugosomyces chrysenteron (Calocybe chrysenteron) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016

Small porcino mushrooms (Boletus edulis) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2016

Coral tooth fungus (Hericium coralloides mushroom) on a log in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2016

Shield dapperling mushrooms (shaggy-stalked Lepiota, Lepiota clypeolaria) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2016

Pearly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius alboviolaceus)(?) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2016

Darker colored larch bolete mushrooms (Suillus grevillei, Suillus clintonianus) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus, Collybia peronata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2016

cinnabar caps of Cystodermella cinnabarina mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2016

Toughshank mushrooms (Gymnopus ocior) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2016

Rugosomyces chrysenteron (Calocybe chrysenteron)(?) mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2016

Tawny grisette mushroom (Amanita fulva) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2016

Gassy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma inamoenum) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Yellow stagshorn mushroom (Calocera viscosa) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Small webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Funnel chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Mushrooms Rhodocollybia prolixa (Collybia distorta)(?) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Drab Tooth mushrooms (Phellodon fuligineoalbus, Bankera fuligineoalba) or may be Phellodon fuligineoalbus near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Tooth mushrooms (Sarcodon glaucopus, Bankeraceae) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Woolly fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe lanuginosa) in sand on a forest road near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Zoned cork hydnum mushrooms (Phellodon tomentosus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016

Zoned cork hydnum mushrooms (Phellodon tomentosus) among lichens near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Zoned cork hydnum mushrooms (Phellodon tomentosus) in moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Drab Tooth mushrooms (Phellodon fuligineoalbus, Bankera fuligineoalba) with lichens near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Young bitter bolete mushrooms (Tylopilus felleus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Black tooth mushroom (Phellodon niger) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Orange pine bolete mushrooms (Leccinum vulpinum) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Tooth mushroom (Hydnellum suaveolens, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Imperial webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius purpureus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Mushrooms Rhodocollybia prolixa (Collybia distorta)(?) on roadside in sand near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Brown birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum scabrum) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Blue tooth mushroom (Hydnellum caeruleum, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Side view of blue tooth mushroom (Hydnellum caeruleum, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Mealy tooth mushroom (Hydnellum ferrugineum, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Light blue webcap mushrooms Cortinarius traganus(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Young mealy tooth mushroom (Hydnellum ferrugineum, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Zoned cork hydnum mushrooms (Phellodon tomentosus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Rosy spike-cap mushroom (Gomphidius roseus) and some dark-capped mushroom in moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Fenugreek milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius helvus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Webcap mushroom Cortinarius stillatitius or may be Cortinarius collinitus near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Orange pine bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum) in moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Greying brittlegill mushroom (Russula decolorans) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Milking bonnet mushroom (Mycena galopus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Asterophora parasitica mushroom on a rotten cap of Russula mushroom near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Pinewood king bolete mushrooms (Boletus pinophilus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Gymnopilus picreus(?) rustgill mushrooms on rotten wood near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Blood red webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sanguineus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Dark webcap mushrooms Cortinarius anthracinus(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius)(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016

Bolete mushroom Xerocomellus pruinatus (Xerocomus pruinatus)(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2016

Glistening inky cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2016

Lung oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius)(?) on a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2016

Scotch bonnet mushrooms (Marasmius oreades) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2016

Alder bolete mushrooms (Gyrodon lividus, Russian name Podolshanik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Mature alder bolete mushrooms (Gyrodon lividus, Russian name Podolshanik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Tiny young common puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Lion shield mushrooms (Pluteus leoninus) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

An orange milkcap and Gyrodon lividus mushrooms near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Prunes and Custard mushrooms (Tricholomopsis decora) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

False turkey tail mushrooms (crust fungus, Stereum hirsutum)(?) on a trunk of fallen willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Milking bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galopus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Terrestrial polypore mushrooms Albatrellus confluens in spruce forest near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Velvet roll-rim mushrooms (Tapinella atrotomentosa) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus or may be C. mucosus near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Black tooth mushroom (Phellodon niger) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Funnel chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) in spruce forest near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Large dysmorphic (with developmental abberation, or rosecomb) scurfy deceiver mushroom (Laccaria proxima) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Giant malformed (rosecomb) scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Gassy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma inamoenum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016

Shield dapperling (shaggy-stalked Lepiota, Lepiota clypeolaria) mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Marasmioid mushrooms Mycetinis scorodonius (Russian name Chesnochnik) taken from a base of a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Scotch bonnet mushrooms (Marasmius oreades) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus, Collybia peronata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Coral mushroom (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii, Russian name Rogatik) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Young hare s foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Pig s ears mushrooms (Gomphus clavatus) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Leratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms growing on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus or may be C. mucosus in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Dwarf bell mushrooms (Galerina pumila) in moss in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus, Russian name Kozlyak) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Small orange pine bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus, Russian name Mokhovik) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Rosy spike-cap mushrooms (Gomphidius roseus) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Slippery Jack mushrooms (Suillus luteus, Maslionok in Russian) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Earthfan fungus (Thelephora terrestris mushrooms) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus(?) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) in moss in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Pinewood king bolete mushrooms (Boletus pinophilus) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Collybia cirrhata(?) mushrooms on a decomposed cap of another mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Collybia cirrhata(?) mushrooms growing on a decomposed cap of another mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Tooth fungus (Sarcodon glaucopus mushrooms, family Bankeraceae) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Mealy tooth mushroom (Hydnellum ferrugineum)(?) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Small orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Pair of orange cap birch bolete mushrooms (Leccinum versipelle) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Boletopsis grisea mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Tooth fungus (Sarcodon glaucopus mushrooms, family Bankeraceae) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Tooth mushrooms (Sarcodon glaucopus, family Bankeraceae) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Tricholoma aestuans mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Gassy webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius traganus) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Tricholoma aestuans mushrooms (bitter) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Prunes and Custard mushrooms (decorated mop, Tricholomopsis decora) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Podostroma leucopus (Hypocrea leucopus) mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Wood pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma rhodopolium)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Gassy webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius traganus)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Hare s foot inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis lagopus or may be C. lagopides) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) under spruce trees near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in spruce forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) with white stem near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Red cap bolete mushroom Leccinum albostipitatum(?) and a porcino mushrooms in a dense forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Pale orange cap bolete mushroom with white stem Leccinum albostipitatum(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Crooked pale orange cap bolete mushroom with white stem Leccinum albostipitatum(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Bay bolete mushrooms (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Fleecy milk-cap mushrooms (Lactifluus vellereus, Lactarius vellereus, Russian name Skripitsa) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) with brown stem near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Orange Grisette mushroom (saffron ringless Amanita, Amanita crocea) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Small orange cap bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) with brown stem and small disguised mushrooms sinuous chanterelle (Pseudocraterellus undulatus)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Rare timber mushroom Hemistropharia albocrenulata near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Common funnel mushrooms Clitocybe gibba near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Brown Witch s Butter mushrooms (leafy brain fungus, Phaeotremella foliacea, Tremella foliacea, Russian name Drozhalka) near Dibuny train stop, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016

Slimy spike-cap mushrooms (Gomphidius glutinosus, Russian name Mokrukha) on roadside near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Yellow stagshorn mushrooms (Calocera viscosa) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Wood decay mushrooms Lentinellus ursinus on a log near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Small brown mushrooms Galerina pumila (dwarf bell)(?) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Toughshank mushrooms (Gymnopus ocior) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Collybia cirrhata(?) mushrooms near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Collybia cirrhata(?) mushrooms growing on a decomposed cap of another mushroom near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Pinewood king bolete mushrooms (Boletus pinophilus) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus) near railroad, near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 19, 2016

Small sulphur tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2016

Lilac bonnet mushrooms (Mycena pura) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2016

Wood woollyfoot mushrooms (Gymnopus peronatus, Collybia peronata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 20, 2016

Fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) on a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 21, 2016

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2016

Crested coral fungus (white coral mushrooms, Clavulina cristata, Clavulina coralloides)(?) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2016

Some tall and small whitish mushroom, may be Bolbitius titubans in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Crested coral fungus (white coral mushrooms, Clavulina cristata, Clavulina coralloides) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Crested coral fungus (white coral mushrooms, Clavulina cristata, Clavulina coralloides) near a base of a tree in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Milking bonnet mushroom (Mycena galopus)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Bleeding bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sanguinolenta) at the base of a spruce(?) tree in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Coral mushrooms (Ramaria eumorpha, Ramaria invalii, Russian name Rogatik) under spruce trees in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Some white trumpet mushrooms (Clitocybe sp.)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Wood mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Witches butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia nigricans) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Scaly wood mushrooms (Agaricus sylvaticus) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Tufted tough-shank mushrooms (Clustered Toughshank, Gymnopus confluens, Collybia confluens) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Rough-stalked Hebeloma mushrooms (Hebeloma sinapizans)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2016

Pestle puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon excipuliforme, Calvatia excipuliformis, Handkea excipuliformis) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) shaped like pointed eggs on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2016

Mica Cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2016

Some brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Funnel chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Northern milk-cap mushrooms (Lactarius trivialis) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Hebeloma mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) and slender brittlegill (Russula gracillima) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Gypsy mushrooms (Cortinarius caperatus, Russian name Kolpak Kolchaty) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Blue-green mushrooms aniseed toadstool (Clitocybe odora)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Deceiving Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sejunctum) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Spiked puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap Lactarius camphoratus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Common funnel mushroom (Clitocybe gibba, Infundibulicybe) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Carpet of small mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) on spruce needles near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Fenugreek milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius helvus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota mixta)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Gymnopus mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius olivaceofuscus(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Twospored milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius acerrimus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Gypsy mushrooms (Cortinarius caperatus, Russian name Kolpak Kolchaty) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Water drops, or guttation of bracket fungus Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Sunset webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius limonius(?)) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Collybia cirrhata mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Collybia cirrhata mushrooms on a rotten cap of a mushroom near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Webcap mushroom Cortinarius collinitus or may be C. stillatitius near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus, Russian name Kozlyak) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Crustlike cups of doughnut fungus (pine firefungus, Rhizina undulata mushrooms) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryzhik) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Lion shield mushroom (Pluteus leoninus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Goblet waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe cantharellus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) taken from forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016

Mature glistening inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) on roadside in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Young Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Small mushrooms (may be pelargonium webcap, Cortinarius flexipes) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Mica Cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Masses of jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Hare s foot inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis lagopus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Emerging young Northern Honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Yellowing curtain crust mushrooms (Stereum subtomentosum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Button of fly agaric mushroom Amanita muscaria (Mukhomor in Russian) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Primrose brittlegill mushrooms Russula sardonia in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Bay bolete mushrooms (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Flame scalecap mushroom (Pholiota flammans) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Toothed jelly fungus (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum mushroom) together with bolete mushrooms grown nearby in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Toothed jelly fungus (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum mushroom) on rotten timber in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Close up of toothed jelly fungus (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum mushroom) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Emerging Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Masses of small Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) on a tree stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Coral mushroom Ramaria stricta(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Wood pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma rhodopolium)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

White birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Lilac bonnet mushrooms (Mycena pura) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (Bisporella citrina) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Birch polypore mushroom Piptoporus betulinus (bracket fungus Fomitopsis betulina, Russian name Trutovik) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Group of lilac bonnet mushrooms (Mycena pura) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Purple jellydisc fungus (Ascocoryne sarcoides mushroom) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Emerging Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Common inkcap (inky cap) mushrooms Coprinopsis atramentaria in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016

Velvet-top fungus (dyer s polypore mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii) in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Larch Bolete mushrooms (Suillus grevillei) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Some Entoloma or may be Hebeloma mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Some webcap (Cortinarius sp.) mushrooms in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Twisted deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria tortilis)(?) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Pholiotina rugosa (Conocybe filaris) mushrooms on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Stinking dapperling mushrooms (Lepiota cristata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Immature stump puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme)(?) on a mossy stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Young honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Parasol mushroom Macrolepiota procera in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Coral spot fungus (Nectria cinnabarina mushroom) on a twig in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 28, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) on a trunk of spruce tree. Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Young honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) on a mossy log. Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Bay bolete mushrooms (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Pearly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius alboviolaceus) in moss. Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Pearly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius alboviolaceus). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius balaustinus)(?). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Whitelaced shank mushroom (Megacollybia platyphylla). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Yellowish honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

False Tinder Conk mushroom (Phellinus tremulae, a polypore fungus of aspen). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Grey northern milk-cap mushrooms (Lactarius trivialis). Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Birch polypore mushroom Piptoporus betulinus (bracket fungus Fomitopsis betulina, Russian name Trutovik) in Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Spherical fruiting bodies (aethalia) of Wolf s Milk slime mold Lycogala epidendrum in Oselki, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2016

Bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016

Brick Cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016

Mica Cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016

Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Grayling mushrooms (Cantharellula umbonata) in moss in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Small stalkless roll-rim mushrooms (Tapinella panuoides) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia mushrooms) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Some violet webcap mushrooms, may be Cortinarius camphoratus in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Eyelash Cup fungus (Scutellinia subhirtella mushrooms) on wood chips in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Young sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichki) in moss in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Black-edged Pluteus mushroom (Pluteus atromarginatus) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Orange webcap mushrooms (slimy cortinarius, Cortinarius mucosus) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Orange oyster mushrooms (Phyllotopsis nidulans) on a thrown away wooden door in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Fruit rot fungus Monilinia fructigena on thrown away apples Belyi Naliv in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016

Saffron powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma amianthinum) near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 1, 2016

Saffron powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma amianthinum) in moss near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 1, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota mixta or may be P. lubrica in moss near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 1, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Mshinskaya, Luga Region. Russia, September 2, 2016

Girdled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius trivialis) in Mshinskaya, Luga Region. Russia, September 2, 2016

Sulphur tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Mshinskaya, Luga Region. Russia, September 2, 2016

Violet webcap mushroom (Cortinarius violaceus) in Mshinskaya, Luga Region. Russia, September 2, 2016

False death cap mushrooms (Amanita citrina) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Chemical knight mushrooms (Tricholoma stiparophyllum, T. pseudoalbum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sulphur knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sulphureum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Mature pestle puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon excipuliforme, Calvatia excipuliformis, Handkea excipuliformis) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Ugly milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on a burned tree stump near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) on a rotten log near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) together with small toadstools grown nearby near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sepia webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius decipiens)(?) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sulphur knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sulphureum) between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Small white funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe metachroa(?)) among dry leaves near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sepia webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius decipiens)(?) between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus castaneus) near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus castaneus) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Chemical knight mushrooms (Tricholoma stiparophyllum, T. pseudoalbum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Chestnut bolete mushrooms (Gyroporus castaneus) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Earthball mushroom (Scleroderma citrinum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Ugly milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Bleeding fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena haematopus) on a twig near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Back lit bleeding fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena haematopus) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Bunch of bleeding fairy helmet mushrooms (Mycena haematopus) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) on a log near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on timber near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a stump near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Yeast mold Dipodascus armillariae(?) or Geotrichum sp. growing on gills of honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) on a tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Masses of sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Some tough eccentric Clitocybe like mushrooms near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Masses of small Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) on a stump near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Pinkish bonnet mushrooms (Mycena purpureofusca) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Caps of pinkish bonnet mushrooms (Mycena purpureofusca) with bonnet mold fungus Spinellus fusiger near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia)(?) on a spruce cone near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Close up of yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia)(?) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Scaly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius pholideus) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes)(?) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Yellow brittlegill mushrooms (Russula risigallina, Russula lutea) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Close up of conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms Cortinarius betuletorum near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Conical wax cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) near a forest road near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Whitelaced shank mushroom (Megacollybia platyphylla) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armeniacus)(?) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Bay Cup mushrooms (Peziza badia) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Peat mold (fungus) Chromelosporium fulvum on roadside soil near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Grey knight mushrooms (Tricholoma terreum) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Woolly milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) on a tree branch near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Close up of Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Close up of some orange waxcap mushrooms, may be Hygrocybe conica, near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016

Conical brittlestem mushrooms Parasola conopilus (Psathyrella conopilus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2016

Silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Frosty funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe phyllophila) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) in a forest near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea)(?) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Girdled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius trivialis) on roadside near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Shield dapperling mushrooms (shaggy-stalked Lepiota, Lepiota clypeolaria) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Mature Lyophyllum decastes mushrooms on roadside near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) on roadside near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) in spruce forest near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Dark webcap mushrooms Cortinarius anthracinus near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Jelly baby mushrooms (Leotia lubrica) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Reddish-brown caps of small mushrooms Galerina paludosa in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Baeospora myosura mushrooms on a spruce cone near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Poison pie mushrooms (Hebeloma crustuliniforme)(?) in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Funnel chanterelle mushrooms (Craterellus tubaeformis, Cantharellus tubaeformis) in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Poison pie mushrooms (Hebeloma crustuliniforme)(?) in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Olive wax cap mushrooms (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on rotten wood near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Gills of common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Stipitate form of a mushroom Sistotrema confluens that looks like a small tooth fungus near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016

Plasmodium of slime mold Fuligo muscorum (sammalparanvoi) on a log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota mixta)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Some small brown mushrooms in moss in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Bunch of small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Webcap mushrooms (Pelargonium, Cortinarius flexipes) on a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Ugly Milk-cap mushroom (Lactarius necator, Russian name Chorny Gruzd) with small brown webcap mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Small brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Dark brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Poroid fungus (mushroom) Trichaptum fuscoviolaceum in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Striate aldercap mushrooms (Naucoria striatula)(?) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Olive brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Black cap birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Mottled cap birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus, Lactarius theiogalus) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Silky webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius evernius) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Poison pie mushrooms (Hebeloma crustuliniforme)(?) in moss in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Deceiver mushrooms Laccaria bicolor(?) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Some white and rusty webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2016

Golden bootleg mushrooms (Phaeolepiota aurea) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe metachroa(?)) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Funeral bell mushrooms (Galerina marginata, Galerina autumnalis) on a log near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Sulphur knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sulphureum) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

False death cap mushrooms (Amanita citrina) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Wood pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma rhodopolium)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Crab brittlegill mushrooms (Russula xerampelina) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Scaly webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius pholideus) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe flavescens, or Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Collybia cirrhata mushrooms near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichki) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Mushrooms Sistotrema confluens that looks like a small tooth fungus near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Club-footed clitocybe mushrooms (Ampulloclitocybe clavipes) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Masses of webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Dusky wax cap mushrooms, Hygrophorus camarophyllus, near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Flame scalecap mushroom (Pholiota flammans) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) on a tree stump near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Spiked puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Saffron powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma amianthinum) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Ashen knight mushrooms (Tricholoma virgatum) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius cinnamomeus)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Saffron powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma amianthinum) in moss near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Grayling mushrooms (Cantharellula umbonata) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Old Boletopsis grisea mushrooms near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Cap of Boletopsis grisea mushroom in moss near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea)(?) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Milkcap mushroom (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryzhik) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Verdigris agaric mushrooms (Stropharia aeruginosa) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Close up of a conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Freckled dapperling mushrooms (Echinoderma asperum, Lepiota aspera or may be L. hystrix) on roadside east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Jelly brain-like mushroom Ascotremella faginea on a birch log east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Gelatinous bodies of jelly brain-like fungus Ascotremella faginea east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Jelly brain-like fungus (mushrooms Ascotremella faginea) east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Funeral bell mushrooms (Galerina marginata, Galerina autumnalis) east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) on a mossy log east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) east from Kuzmolovo in northern Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2016

Cinnabar polypore mushroom (Pycnoporus cinnabarinus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Felted twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria conspersa) in bushes near railroad near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Dark brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius collinitus near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Grayling mushrooms (Cantharellula umbonata) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Saffron webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius croceus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Scaly Tooth fungus (Sarcodon squamosus mushrooms) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Drab Tooth mushrooms (Phellodon fuligineoalbus, Bankera fuligineoalba) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Violet webcap mushrooms Cortinarius traganus(?) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Grayling mushrooms (Cantharellula umbonata) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota spumosa)(?) near a tree stump near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota spumosa)(?) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Panther cap mushrooms (Amanita pantherina) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma arvernense) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria laccata) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) grown in a dry spot at a sandy road near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Old deceiving knight mushroom (Tricholoma sejunctum) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Gymnopilus picreus(?) rustgill mushrooms near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Brown knight mushrooms Tricholoma albobrunneum near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Cinnamon webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius cinnamomeus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus, Russian name Kozlyak) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Plums and Custard mushrooms (Tricholomopsis rutilans) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Grey tooth mushroom (Phellodon melaleucus, family Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Scaly Tooth fungus (Sarcodon squamosus mushroom) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Gymnopilus picreus(?) rustgill mushrooms in moss near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Mature Dusky wax cap mushrooms (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Wolf s Milk slime mold Lycogala epidendrum near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Knight mushrooms (Tricholoma arvernense) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Mature Boletopsis grisea mushroom near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Boletopsis grisea mushrooms near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota pinicola (Flammula pinicola) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Cap of old Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis) eaten by insect larvae near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Tiger s eye fungus (Coltricia perennis mushroom) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Bluing bolete mushroom (Gyroporus cyanescens) under small pine trees near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Bluing bolete mushrooms (Gyroporus cyanescens) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Pair of bluing bolete mushroom (Gyroporus cyanescens) near an opening in pine forest near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Bluing bolete mushroom (Gyroporus cyanescens) bruising blue near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Grey milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius vietus) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Tooth mushrooms (Sarcodon glaucopus, Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016

Wood-rotting scalycap mushrooms Hemipholiota populnea (Pholiota destruens) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2016

Scalycap mushroom Hemipholiota populnea (Pholiota destruens) on a wooden sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2016

Small fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Nodulisporium cecidiogenes, a gall-forming mycoparasite of brown rot fungus (cellar mushroom) Coniophora puteana on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Wood mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Bolete mushroom Xerocomellus ripariellus (Xerocomus ripariellus) (Russian name Mokhovik Pribrezhniy) under a root of bird cherry near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Cut bolete mushroom Xerocomellus ripariellus (Xerocomus ripariellus) (Russian name Mokhovik Pribrezhniy) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Old Pestle puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon excipuliforme, Calvatia excipuliformis, Handkea excipuliformis) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Pinwheel mushrooms (Marasmius rotula) on a dry twig near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Caps of Pinwheel mushrooms (Marasmius rotula) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Close up of Pinwheel mushrooms (Marasmius rotula) on a dry twig near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinatoides near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) on a tree stump near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Caps of bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma araneosum near the gulf near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Pinwheel mushrooms (Marasmius rotula) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata)(?) mushroom on a rotten log near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Sulphur knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sulphureum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Mature chemical knight mushrooms (Tricholoma stiparophyllum, T. pseudoalbum)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Close up of death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Polypore mushroom Dentipellis fragilis(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Close up of polypore mushroom Dentipellis fragilis(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on a mossy log in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) on an old stump of oak tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a trunk of old dry oak in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Bunch of elf caps mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on a trunk of old dead oak in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Sepia bolete mushroom Xerocomellus porosporus (Boletus porosporus)(?) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Young elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius) on a trunk of elm tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Big lingzhi or reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Large purple-brown reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Large caps of reishi polypore mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a mossy log in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Large brown kidney-shaped caps of reishi (lingzhi) polypore mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Crown-tipped coral fungus (mushrooms Artomyces pyxidatus, Clavicorona pyxidata) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Young shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia (Coprinus alopecia) at a base of an oak(?) tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Dense colony of fairy inkcap mushrooms (Coprinellus disseminatus, Coprinus disseminatus) at a base of a tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Shaggy ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus comatus)(?) on a forest road in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum)(?) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016

Alder scalycap mushrooms Pholiota alnicola in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (Bisporella citrina) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2016

Close up of lemon discos mushrooms (Bisporella citrina) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2016

Gills of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2016

Bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Whitelaced shank mushrooms (Megacollybia platyphylla) near a rotten log south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Whitelaced shank mushrooms (Megacollybia platyphylla) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Small brown mushrooms Lacrymaria pyrotricha on roadside south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Grey knight mushrooms (Tricholoma terreum) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Dark webcap mushrooms Cortinarius depressus(?) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius deterrimus, Russian name Ryzhik) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Deceiving knight mushrooms (Tricholoma sejunctum)(?) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Cap of a Scaly Tooth fungus (Sarcodon squamosus mushroom) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Scaly Tooth fungus (Sarcodon squamosus mushrooms) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Stinking dapperling mushrooms (Lepiota cristata) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Gills of sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2016

Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia (Coprinus alopecia)(?) near an oak(?) tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Shaggy ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus comatus)(?) on roadside near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) at a tree base near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Large caps of sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) on a bird cherry tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) together with oak mazegill fungus, Daedalea quercina, near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Bonnet mushrooms Mycena metata(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Rosy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosea) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Ivory waxy cap mushrooms (Hygrophorus eburneus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Mature hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Spiked puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Large purple-brown reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016

Rootshank mushrooms (Phaeocollybia jennyae) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Very small birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum variicolor) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Caps of rootshank mushrooms (Phaeocollybia jennyae) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Pink bonnet mushrooms (Mycena rosella) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Olive wax cap mushrooms (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus)(?) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Waxy cap mushrooms Hygrophorus cossus in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Some whitish gilled mushrooms on roadside in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Jackrogersella multiformis (Annulohypoxylon multiforme) fungus (family Xylariaceae) collected during a mushroom excursion in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Slate grey saddle mushroom (fluted black elfin saddle, Helvella lacunosa) collected during a mushroom excursion in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Goldenthread cordyceps fungus (Tolypocladium ophioglossoides, Cordyceps ophioglossoides) collected during a mushroom excursion in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016

Young conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2016

Bunch of young conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2016

White domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Young white domecap mushrooms (Leucocybe connata, Lyophyllum connatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Some brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Luxuriant ringstalk mushrooms (Stropharia hornemannii) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Alder roll-rim mushroom (Paxillus rubicundulus, Paxillus filamentosus, Russian name Svinushka) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Shaggy ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Milking bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galopus)(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Masses of girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Group of girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) among dry leaves near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Hemimycena lactea mushrooms on dry twigs of spruce tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Matt knight mushrooms (Tricholoma imbricatum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Matt knight mushrooms (Tricholoma imbricatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Carpet of girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Caps of girdled knight mushrooms (Tricholoma cingulatum) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Group of scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Dissected scaly knight mushroom (Tricholoma vaccinum) taken from roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2016

Trooping funnel mushrooms (Monk s head, Infundibulicybe geotropa, Clitocybe geotropa) or may be Clitocybe maxima near Vittolov Canal in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2016

Trooping funnel mushrooms (Monk s head, Infundibulicybe geotropa, Clitocybe geotropa) or may be Clitocybe maxima in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2016

Mica Cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) under a nut tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Sulphur Tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Small puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon sp.) on a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Scalycap mushroom Hemipholiota populnea (Pholiota destruens) on a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius) on Peacock wooden sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a base of Peacock wooden sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Mature brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Big larch bolete mushrooms (Suillus grevillei) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Ivory funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe sudorifica, Clitocybe dealbata)(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Lumpy bracket polypore mushrooms (Trametes gibbosa)(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Common inkcap (inky cap) mushrooms Coprinopsis atramentaria in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Chestnut brittlestem mushrooms (Homophron spadiceum, Psathyrella spadicea) on a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Small brown fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe lacera(?)) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016

Gymnopilus picreus(?) rustgill mushrooms in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2016

Yellowleg bonnet mushrooms Mycena epipterygia(?) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2016

Verdigris agaric mushrooms (Stropharia aeruginosa) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Some brown webcap (Cortinarius sp.) mushrooms between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Old Scaly Tooth fungus (Sarcodon squamosus mushrooms) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grey tooth mushroom (Phellodon melaleucus, family Bankeraceae) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Clouded agaric mushrooms (cloud funnel, Clitocybe nebularis, Lepista nebularis) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Deer mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Yellow knight mushrooms (Tricholoma equestre, Zelenushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Small light brown funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe rivulosa(?)) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Scaly knight mushrooms (fuzztop, Tricholoma vaccinum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Funeral bell mushrooms (Galerina marginata) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grey-brown funnel mushrooms Clitocybe metachroa between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Yellow knight mushrooms (Tricholoma equestre, Zelenushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Soapy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma saponaceum var. squamosum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Small soapy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma saponaceum var. squamosum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Soapy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma saponaceum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Bluing bolete mushroom (Gyroporus cyanescens) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Group of soapy knight mushrooms (Tricholoma saponaceum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Rosy spike-cap mushrooms (Gomphidius roseus) growing together with Jersey cow mushrooms (Suillus bovinus) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grayling mushrooms (Cantharellula umbonata) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Mature honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) with spores spilled on caps between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Bruising webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius purpurascens) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Brown knight mushrooms (Tricholoma pessundatum)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius depressus)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Charbonnier mushrooms (Tricholoma portentosum) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius, Lyophyllum ulmarium) on a birch tree between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Cluster of elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius, Lyophyllum ulmarium) on a birch tree between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

False chanterelle mushrooms (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) growing on a ant hill between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

False chanterelle mushrooms (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Mature milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Whitish funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe fragrans)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Booted Knight mushrooms Tricholoma focale near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Booted Knight mushrooms Tricholoma focale in a pine forest near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Grey tooth mushroom (Phellodon melaleucus, family Bankeraceae) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) on a base of a tree near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Brown witch s butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia saccharina) on a fallen pine near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides)(?) near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Surprise webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius semisanguineus) near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides) near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Spruce needle beacon mushrooms (Heyderia abietis) taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Crust fungus Sterellum rufum (Peniophora rufa) and watery white jelly mushrooms Myxarium nucleatum(?) on a dead branch taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius, Lyophyllum ulmarium) on a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Hen-of-the-wood fungus (Grifola frondosa polypore mushroom) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Tolypocladium capitatum (Cordyceps capitata) parasitic fungus on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Coral fungus (Hericium coralloides) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Ciboria batschiana fungus on rotten acorns on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Phaeotremella foliacea (Tremella foliacea) jelly fungus on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Hooded false morel (Gyromitra infula) covered by mold-like fungus Sphaeronaemella helvellae on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Vase-shaped polypore mushroom Coltricia cinnamomea (Russian name Sukhlianka) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Rusty gilled polypore, wood decay fungus Gloeophyllum sepiarium on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Brown-rot fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Cinnabar polypore mushroom (Pycnoporus cinnabarinus) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Hairy curtain crust (Stereum hirsutum)(?) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Late fall oyster mushrooms (Panellus serotinus) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) grown on substrate on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma carcharias) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Robust funnelcap mushrooms (Clitocybe robusta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Scarlet waxy cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe punicea) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Herald of the winter waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus hypothejus) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Sweet woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus hedrychii) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Golden bootleg mushrooms (Phaeolepiota aurea) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016

Wood blewit mushrooms (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) on a lawn in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides, cup stage) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides, cup stage) on rotten timber in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides) on a cut tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa) among fallen leaves in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Oak maze-gill mushroom (Daedalea quercina) with a violet patch-forming fungus Tulasnella violea in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) near a base of a large oak tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) on a root of oak tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Large hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) near an old oak in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016

Trooping funnel mushrooms (Monk s head, Infundibulicybe geotropa, Clitocybe geotropa) or may be Clitocybe maxima in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016

Puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) on a tree of Grand Parterre in Letniy Sad (Summer Garden). Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2016

Elm oyster mushrooms (Hypsizygus ulmarius) in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 8, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Mushroom Cerioporus varius (Polyporus varius) in a ditch in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Old caps of Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Clouded agaric mushrooms (cloud funnel, Clitocybe nebularis, Lepista nebularis) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Large clouded agaric mushrooms (cloud funnel, Clitocybe nebularis, Lepista nebularis) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Leaf parachute mushrooms (Marasmius epiphyllus) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Rotten branch with lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Rotten blackened tinder polypore mushrooms (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) on a birch log in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Orange oyster mushrooms (Phyllotopsis nidulans) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) with a violet fungus Tulasnella violea in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) among yellow leaves in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Old death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Common rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus penetrans) on rotten wood in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Wood blewit mushrooms (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Orange jelly spot mushrooms Dacrymyces stillatus(?) on a rotten branch in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe virgineus (Cuphophyllus virgineus)(?) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Wood blewit mushroom (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) under fallen leaves in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Brownish wood blewit mushrooms (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Wood blewit mushrooms (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) among yellow leaves in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Blistered woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus pustulatus) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Clouded agaric mushrooms (cloud funnel, Clitocybe nebularis, Lepista nebularis) on roadside in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Group of clouded agaric mushrooms (cloud funnel, Clitocybe nebularis, Lepista nebularis) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Close up of waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe virgineus (Cuphophyllus virgineus)(?) taken from Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Close up of light colored waxcap mushroom Hygrocybe virgineus (Cuphophyllus virgineus)(?) taken from Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Brown caps of Ciboria batschiana mushrooms on rotten acorns taken from Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016

Orange milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius aurantiacus) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Chestnut brittlestem mushrooms (Homophron spadiceum, Psathyrella spadicea) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Cluster of chestnut brittlestem mushrooms (Homophron spadiceum, Psathyrella spadicea) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Chestnut brittlestem mushrooms (Homophron spadiceum, Psathyrella spadicea) on a base of a tree in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia mushrooms)(?) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Trooping funnel mushrooms (Monk s head, Infundibulicybe geotropa, Clitocybe geotropa) or may be Clitocybe maxima in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Poroid fungus (mushroom) Climacocystis borealis(?) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Soft light-yellow poroid fungus (mushroom) Climacocystis borealis(?) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on Zakharov Island in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2016

Cluster of inkcap (inky cap) mushrooms Coprinopsis romagnesiana(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 14, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) near Oredezh River in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Cup shaped fungus (mushrooms) Peziza varia on a log in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Orange (slimy) webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe metachroa(?)) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on the ground in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Caps of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) near Oredezh River in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) on the ground in spruce forest in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) on a log in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Wood blewit mushrooms (Clitocybe nuda, Lepista nuda) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) on the ground in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a stump in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on rotten log in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides) on a mossy log in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Cluster of bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Orange milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius aurantiacus) together with bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota conissans(?) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) together with Mycena in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Woodwax mushrooms Hygrophorus piceae(?) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Group of sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Caps of bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) among wood sorrel in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) among rotten leaves in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica) on a mossy branch in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Old caps of conifer tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma capnoides) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in spruce forest in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016

Bulbous honey mushrooms (Armillaria gallica(?)) and some bracket fungus on a stump in Literatorskie Mostki section of Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) in Communist section of Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on a tree stump in Communist section of Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on a stump in Communist section of Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016

Woodwax mushrooms Hygrophorus pustulatus(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Scaly knight mushrooms (Tricholoma vaccinum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Common bonnet mushroom (Mycena galericulata)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota spumosa)(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Luxuriant ringstalk mushrooms (Stropharia hornemannii) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Grey knight mushrooms (Tricholoma terreum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Verdigris agaric mushrooms (Stropharia aeruginosa) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Chemical knight mushrooms (Tricholoma stiparophyllum, T. pseudoalbum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016

Chestnut brittlestem mushrooms (Homophron spadiceum, Psathyrella spadicea) on a tree stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016

False chanterelle mushrooms (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) on an ant hill near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria laccata) with lichen near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe metachroa(?)) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Some brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Bolete eater (golden yellow parasitic ascomycete fungus Hypomyces chrysospermus, or Apiocrea chrysosperma that grows on bolete mushrooms) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota pinicola (Flammula pinicola)(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Cluster of scalycap mushrooms Pholiota pinicola (Flammula pinicola)(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Charbonnier mushrooms (Tricholoma portentosum) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Winter polypore mushrooms (Lentinus brumalis, Polyporus brumalis) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Pores of winter polypore mushrooms (Lentinus brumalis, Polyporus brumalis) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Tiny brown mushrooms on a twig (conifer woodtuft, Kuehneromyces lignicola(?)) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Gills of tiny conifer woodtuft mushrooms Kuehneromyces lignicola(?) on a twig near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Close up of conifer woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces lignicola(?)) on a twig near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Large brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Green-staining coral Phaeoclavulina abietina (Ramaria abietina)(?) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Light brown webcap mushroom (Cortinarius sp.) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Slimy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota lenta) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Mealy bonnet mushrooms (Mycena cinerella) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Various bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Close up of caps of bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Various small mushrooms near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

False chanterelle mushrooms (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) taken from an ant hill near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Small brown mushrooms Galerina sp.(?) taken from wood chips near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Funeral bell mushrooms (Galerina marginata, Galerina autumnalis) taken from wood chips near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Winter polypore mushrooms (Lentinus brumalis, Polyporus brumalis) taken from a rotten log near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina)(?) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Small bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Close up of small bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Sheathed Woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Small late fall oyster mushrooms (Panellus serotinus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) changing direction of growth after the log was turned in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Tinder polypore mushrooms (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) on a birch log in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Funnel mushrooms Clitocybe metachroa(?) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Old conifer tuft mushrooms Hypholoma capnoides on a stump in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Old dry sheathed woodtuft mushrooms (Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Pholiota mutabilis) on a stump in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Horse Hooves fungus (polypore mushroom Phellinus igniarius) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Some brown webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Old Charbonnier mushroom (Tricholoma portentosum) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Old green second-year purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Tinder (bracket, shelf, or hoof) fungus (Polypore mushroom Red-Belt Conk, Fomitopsis pinicola, Russian name Trutovik) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) on a rotten branch in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Bald knight mushroom (Melanoleuca melaleuca)(?) taken from a forest in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) taken from damp area in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Close up of common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) taken from damp area in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Funnel mushrooms Clitocybe metachroa(?) taken from a forest in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Small bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from a forest in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Late fall oyster mushroom (Panellus serotinus) collected in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 23, 2016

Old birch bolete mushroom (bog bolete, Leccinum holopus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Late fall oyster mushrooms (Panellus serotinus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Toadstools (small mushrooms) collected in swampy part in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) growing on small leaves taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Various bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Different kind of bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Rooting bonnet mushrooms (Mycena megaspora) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Rooting bonnet mushrooms (Mycena megaspora) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Small orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius sp.) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Small bonnet mushroom (Mycena sp.) with moss taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria furfuracea) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Toadstools (small mushrooms) of various colors taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Caps of toadstools (small mushrooms) of various colors taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Birch milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius tabidus, Lactarius theiogalus) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Scurfy deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria proxima) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 24, 2016

Old polypore mushroom Climacodon septentrionalis (northern tooth fungus) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 26, 2016

Shaggy Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 26, 2016

Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) on a stump on Marble Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery of Vasilievsliy Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 27, 2016

Smoky polypore mushrooms (smoky bracket, Bjerkandera adusta) on Nechaevskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery of Vasilievsliy Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 27, 2016

Scalycap (Pholiota sp.) mushrooms near one of memorial stones in Levashovskaya Pustosh Cemetery. Levashovo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 30, 2016

Yellowing curtain crust mushrooms (Stereum subtomentosum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Yellowing curtain crust mushrooms (Stereum subtomentosum) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Some white agaric mushroom (Amanita sp.) found under leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) on a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota spumosa)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Common bonnet mushroom (Mycena galericulata) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Milking bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galopus)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Pear-shaped stump puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Compact group of pear-shaped stump puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria furfuracea) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Some late funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe rivulosa)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) on a stump of swida or mountain ash in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Close up of candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Candlesnuff fungus (stag s horn, carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Leaf parachute mushrooms (Marasmius epiphyllus) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Leaf parachute mushrooms (Marasmius epiphyllus) on a rotten leaf of birch taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Leaf parachute mushrooms (Marasmius epiphyllus) on a maple leaf taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria furfuracea) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria furfuracea) on rotten wood taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Mealy funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe vibecina)(?) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Coral spot fungus (Nectria cinnabarina mushrooms) on a twig taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Various bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Milking bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galopus)(?) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Caps of various bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Gills of common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Close up of bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Various small bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) found in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016

Buttery Collybia mushrooms (Rhodocollybia butyracea) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 1, 2016

Conifer scalycap mushrooms Pholiota pinicola (Flammula pinicola)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 1, 2016

Various small mushrooms taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria furfuracea) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Marasmioid mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) on spruce needles taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) growing on spruce needles taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Caps of small mushrooms Gymnopus perforans (Micromphale perforans) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Yellow stem bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia)(?) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Various small toadstools (mushrooms) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Powder-cap mushrooms (Cystoderma carcharias) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Funeral bell mushroom (Galerina marginata, Galerina autumnalis) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Sprucecone cap mushrooms (Strobilurus esculentus) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Pinelitter gingertail mushrooms (Xeromphalina cauticinalis) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Caps of common bonnet mushrooms (Mycena galericulata)(?) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Russet Toughshank mushrooms (Gymnopus dryophilus)(?) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Small whitish mushrooms taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Caps of various mushrooms collected in Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Some grey bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Small winter mushrooms (velvet stem, Flammulina velutipes) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Bunch of winter mushrooms (velvet stem, Flammulina velutipes) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Caps of various mushrooms taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Bonnet mushrooms (Mycena sp.) of different sizes taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Back lit winter mushrooms (velvet stem, Flammulina velutipes) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Young winter mushrooms (velvet stem, Flammulina velutipes) taken from Pavlovsk Park, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, November 1, 2016

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichki) found under leaves behind a shooting range in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 21, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota mixta(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a mossy stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a rotten stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Mature pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Bay bolete mushroom (Imleria badia, Boletus badius, Xerocomus badius, Russian name Polsky Grib) found in a cavity at a base of a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Lemon discos mushrooms (yellow fairy cups, Bisporella citrina) on a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Some brown bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Late fall funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe rivulosa)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Group of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a willow in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Partially frozen shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa, Russian name Cheshuychatka) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016

Late fall funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe rivulosa)(?) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 24, 2016

Scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota mixta or may be P. spumosa) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 24, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 25, 2016

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a willow tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 8, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Russian name Veshenka) on a birch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 8, 2016

Gills of Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 8, 2016

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Russian name Veshenka) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Reddish brown crust of fungus (mushroom) Hymenochaetopsis tabacina (Pseudochaete tabacina)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Old pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Coral spot fungus (Nectria cinnabarina mushrooms) on a twig taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2016

Ring-like growth of thin white arachnoid corticioid fungus (mushroom) Athelia arachnoidea(?) killing lichens on a trunk of a maple in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 3, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 3, 2017

False Tinder Conk mushroom (Phellinus tremulae, a parasitic fungus of aspen) west from Dibuny - Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2017

False Tinder Conk mushroom (Phellinus tremulae, a polypore fungus of aspen) west from Dibuny - Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2017

Small round heads of mushrooms Phleogena faginea on a rotten tree west from Dibuny - Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2017

Late fall oyster mushrooms (Panellus serotinus) west from Dibuny - Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2017

False Tinder Conk mushroom (Phellinus tremulae, aspen polypore fungus) west from Dibuny - Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2017

Turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor or may be T. ochracea) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 12, 2017

Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) on a dead birch in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 12, 2017

Small bright yellow mushroom Ditiola peziziformis on a trunk of a small pine in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 14, 2017

Polypore mushroom Diplomitoporus flavescens on a trunk of a small pine in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 14, 2017

Wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) on a mountain ash tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 14, 2017

Texture of wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) on a mountain ash tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 17, 2017

Texture of Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on a willow tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 17, 2017

Spreading Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on a willow tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 17, 2017

Crust of Phellinidium ferrugineofuscum mushrooms on a spruce near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Stereum sanguinolentum(?) mushrooms on a spruce near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Willow bracket fungus (Phellinus igniarius mushrooms) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Young willow bracket fungus (Phellinus igniarius mushrooms) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) mushrooms near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Willow bracket mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) forming a ring around a cut branch on a birch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Artist s conk mushroom (Ganoderma applanatum) hanging from an oak branch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) growing in a cavity near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Cluster of willow bracket mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on a birch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Tiny ceramic parchment fungus (Xylobolus frustulatus mushrooms) on a log of an oak tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa mushrooms) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Ceramic parchment mushrooms (Xylobolus frustulatus) on a rotten oak near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Texture of wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Crust formed by fungus (mushroom) Stereum rugosum(?) on a fallen tree north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Some mold-like fungus on a tree north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Texture of mold-like fungus on a tree north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Mold-like fungus Mutatoderma mutatum(?) on a tree north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Orange patch of wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) emerging behind bark near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Texture of wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Artist s conk mushrooms (Ganoderma applanatum) north-west from Verperlud Island near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Big Smoky Bracket (Bjerkandera fumosa) polypore mushrooms on a dry place near Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Bleeding oak crust mushrooms (Stereum gausapatum) on an oak stump near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum(?)) on a log near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Willow bracket fungus (Phellinus igniarius mushrooms) on a birch near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Ceramic parchment fungus (Xylobolus frustulatus mushrooms) on a branch of a rotten oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Ceramic parchment fungus (Xylobolus frustulatus) on a rotten oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Texture of ceramic parchment mushrooms (Xylobolus frustulatus) on a rotten oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) on an oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) growing from a place of a cut branch of an oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Cluster of robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) on an oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushrooms Fomitopsis pinicola) on a birch near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Fungus (mushrooms) Phellinus laevigatus on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Crust of fungus (mushrooms) Phellinus laevigatus on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Texture of crust of fungus (mushrooms) Phellinus laevigatus on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Thin crust of fungus (mushrooms) Phellinus laevigatus on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Spreading fungus (mushrooms) Phellinus laevigatus on a birch tree near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Large robust bracket mushroom (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) on an oak near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017

Mycena pseudocorticola or may be M. meliigena mushrooms on a big tree in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 20, 2017

Small round heads of mushrooms Phleogena faginea on a big tree in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 20, 2017

Young mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a tree in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 20, 2017

Smoky polypore mushrooms (Bjerkandera adusta) on a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Masses of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Cluster of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) with snow on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Group of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Large cap of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on a dry tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) on a large tree of sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) on a sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) near greenhouses in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Crust of a polypore mushroom Phellinopsis conchata(?) on a lilac (Syringa) bush in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Close up of a polypore mushroom Phellinopsis conchata(?) on a lilac (Syringa) bush in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Wood decay fungus (mushroom) Corticium roseum(?) taken from a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Crust of fungus (mushroom) Corticium roseum(?) taken from a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 21, 2017

Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on a willow tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 22, 2017

Brown crust of Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on a willow tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 22, 2017

Mossy maze polypore mushrooms (Cerrena unicolor) on a willow near Kamenka River in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushrooms (Steccherinum ochraceum(?)) on a willow near Kamenka River in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Caps of mossy maze polypore mushrooms (Cerrena unicolor) near Kamenka River in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Mossy maze polypore mushrooms (Cerrena unicolor) on a birch near Kamenka River in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Willow bracket fungus (Phellinus igniarius mushrooms) near Kamenka River in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Willow bracket fungus (Phellinus igniarius mushrooms) on a birch tree in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Cinnamon texture of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) taken from a birch tree in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017

Sidera lenis (Skeletocutis lenis) fungus (mushroom) covering a trunk of a broken pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Dense white cover of Sidera lenis (Skeletocutis lenis) poroid fungus (mushroom) on a broken trunk of a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Close up of Sidera lenis (Skeletocutis lenis) tinder poroid fungus (mushroom) taken from a rotten pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Texture of Sidera lenis (Skeletocutis lenis) tinder fungus (mushroom) taken from a rotten pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017

Pores of red-belted bracket (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Large red-belted bracket (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) on bark of an oak in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) on an oak in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Close up of split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Texture of split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) on an oak in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Silver leaf fungus (Chondrostereum purpureum mushrooms) on a bush in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Crust of silver leaf fungus (Chondrostereum purpureum mushrooms) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a tree in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a tree in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Green moss on polypore mushrooms Oxyporus populinus on a tree in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Gills of mossy maze polypore mushrooms (Cerrena unicolor) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Mossy maze polypore mushrooms (Cerrena unicolor) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) on a small dry tree with dark bark in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Golden jelly fungus (Tremella mesenterica) parasitizing on rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) in Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) on oak bark taken from Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Pores of split porecrust mushroom (Schizopora paradoxa)(?) on oak bark taken from Udelny Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 28, 2017

Rare tinder mushrooms Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) forming stalactite like structure called pseudopilei on a stump near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Pseudopilei (false caps) of tinder fungus (mushrooms) Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) on a tree stump near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Stalactite incrustation (pseudopilei) of a tree stump by a rare tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Pores of pseudopilei (stalactite formation) by a tinder fungus (mushroom) Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Stalactite like pseudopilei of Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) mushroom hanging from a tree stump near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Crust fungus (mushroom) Corticium roseum on a fallen log near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Old spiked puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon perlatum) near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

White round spots on a spiked puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon perlatum) near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Old pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) on a stump near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Corticioid fungus (mushroom) Cylindrobasidium evolvens on a fallen tree near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Crust of a mushroom Cylindrobasidium evolvens on a fallen tree near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Corticioid fungus (mushroom) Cylindrobasidium evolvens spreading on a fallen tree near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Texture of corticioid fungus (mushroom) Cylindrobasidium evolvens on a fallen tree near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Purple crust of a mushroom Cylindrobasidium evolvens on a fallen tree near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Pores of thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) on a dry branch of willow near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

False tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on willow near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Stalactite structure (pseudopilei) of a tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) on a tree stump near northern road in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Late fall oyster mushroom (Panellus serotinus) damaged by insect larvae taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Gills of thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) grown on willow taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Large pores of a bracket fungus (mushroom) Trametes trogii taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Hairy cap of a bracket fungus (mushroom) Trametes trogii taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Hairy bracket mushroom (Trametes hirsuta) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Pores of hairy bracket mushroom (Trametes hirsuta) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Pores of Fragrant Bracket fungus (Trametes suaveolens mushroom) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

White cap of Fragrant Bracket fungus (Trametes suaveolens mushroom) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Zones on a cap of thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) taken from Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 1, 2017

Oak maze-gill mushrooms (Daedalea quercina) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Pores of oak maze-gill mushrooms (Daedalea quercina) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Black tissue of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) on a birch tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) on a birch tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Beetle feeding galleries on wood remained from Migrant Birds sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Texture of wood remained from Migrant Birds sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) at the base of Elephant sculpture in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Pores of Artist s conk mushroom (Ganoderma applanatum) on willow in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Artist s conk mushroom (Ganoderma applanatum) on a large willow in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017

Neoantrodia serialis (Antrodia serialis) tinder mushrooms on the cut surface of a log near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Bleeding oak crust mushrooms (Stereum gausapatum) on an oak scar near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Bleeding oak crust mushrooms (Stereum gausapatum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Pear-shaped puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) with some fungus on an oak tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Pear-shaped puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon pyriforme) with spots of fungus on an oak tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) on an oak near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Young robust bracket mushroom (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) on an oak near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Some grey fungus on a trunk of oak tree around a branch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Grey fungus on bark of an oak near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) mushrooms with mold near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) mushrooms on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) on a fallen tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Texture of wrinkled crust fungus (Phlebia radiata mushroom) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Jackrogersella multiformis (Annulohypoxylon multiforme) fungus (family Xylariaceae) in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Jackrogersella multiformis (Annulohypoxylon multiforme) fungus (family Xylariaceae) on a fallen tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Cluster of robust bracket mushrooms (Fomitiporia robusta, Phellinus robustus) in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Bleeding oak crust mushrooms (Stereum gausapatum) in cracks of bark in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Light-brown crust of a fungus (may be Mutatoderma mutatum) on a tree in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Tooth mushrooms Dentipellis fragilis on a large rotten log of an oak in area of Nizhniye Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Hairy bracket mushrooms (Trametes hirsuta) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Whitish cracked crust of a fungus on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Whitish crust of a fungus on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Some soft waxy white fungus grown on a sulphur(?) tinder mushroom near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

False tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on a birch log near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Grey mold-like fungus on a tree bark near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Grey mold-like fungus on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

White rot fungus Schizopora paradoxa on a tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

White rot fungus Schizopora paradoxa on a tree trunk near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Pores of Artist s conk mushroom (Ganoderma applanatum) collected a day before. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 3, 2017

Bleeding oak crust mushrooms (Stereum gausapatum) collected from area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017

Purplepore bracket fungus (Trichaptum abietinum) on a dead spruce tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Saprophytic mushrooms Trichaptum abietinum (purplepore bracket fungus) on a dead spruce tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Whitish fungus Skeletocutis papyracea on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Some dehydrated corticioid fungus on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Mosquito on a fungus parchment on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Mapledust lichen, Lecanora thysanophora (green cover) and a fungus Skeletocutis papyracea (light-brown) on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

White patches of a fungus Skeletocutis papyracea on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Some cracked crust of a fungus on lower side of a fallen conifer tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Crust of purplepore bracket mushroom (Trichaptum abietinum) on a lower side of a fallen spruce tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) on a birch in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) on a log in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Birch polypore mushroom Fomitopsis betulina (Piptoporus betulinus) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Bracket fungus Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushroom Fomitopsis pinicola) on a birch in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Some corticioid fungus on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Cracked crust of a fungus on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Small purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme)(?) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme)(?) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Late fall oyster mushrooms (Panellus serotinus) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Phloeomana hiemalis (Mycena hiemalis) mushrooms on a rotten chaga in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

False conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) with some black fungus on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Close up of Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Some salmon-colored crust, may be rosy crust fungus (Peniophora incarnata) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Salmon-colored corticioid fungus Peniophora incarnata(?) (rosy crust fungus) on a tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a fallen birch in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Grey mold-like fungus on a dead tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Spots of a grey mold-like fungus on a dead tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Whitish corticioid fungus on a tree (may be Ceraceomyces or Hyphoderma) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Patch of a whitish corticioid fungus on a tree (may be Ceraceomyces or Hyphoderma) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Whitish mold-like corticioid fungus on a tree (may be Ceraceomyces or Hyphoderma) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Whitish web-like corticioid fungus on a tree (may be Ceraceomyces or Hyphoderma) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Very thin white corticioid mushrooms snow-white crust (Plicatura nivea)(?) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Close up of crumpled surface of snow-white crust fungus (Plicatura nivea)(?) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Very thin white corticioid mushrooms snow-white crust (Plicatura nivea)(?) on a tree 2 meters from the ground in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Gills of purplepore bracket fungus (Trichaptum abietinum) taken from a spruce tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Cap of purplepore bracket fungus (Trichaptum abietinum) taken from a spruce tree in area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Corticioid mushroom Trechispora mollusca on the inner side of a completely rotten conk fungus taken from the area of Dibuny - Pesochny near Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 4, 2017

Stalactite like pseudopilei of Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) mushroom on a tree stump in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Tinder mushrooms Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) forming stalactite like structure called pseudopilei on a stump in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

A stump with tinder mushrooms Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Stalactite incrustation (pseudopilei) of a tree stump by a rare tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Stalactite structure on a stump by a tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Stalactite like pseudopilei of Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) mushroom hanging from a tree stump in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Pores of a tinder fungus (mushroom) Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Stalactite incrustation (pseudopilei) of a tree stump by a tinder mushroom Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Wood decay fungus (mushroom) Corticium roseum on willow in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Flavidoporia pulvinascens (Antrodia pulvinascens) mushroom taken from a tree stump in northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a tree in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) in a depression on a tree in Lesnoy Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

False tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on a tree in Lesnoy Park Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Cluster of mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) in Lesnoy Park Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Greenish mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) in Lesnoy Park Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Large cluster of mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) in Lesnoy Park Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 9, 2017

Artist s conk mushroom (Ganoderma applanatum) on a stump on Obraztsovaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) on a large tree on Znamenskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a scar from a cut branch on Pokrovskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a large tree on Znamenskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Tinder polypore mushroom (bracket fungus, Fomes fomentarius) on Znamenskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Big Smoky Bracket (Bjerkandera fumosa) polypore mushrooms on Nevskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Big Smoky Bracket (Bjerkandera fumosa) mushrooms on a tree on Nevskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Big Smoky Bracket (Bjerkandera fumosa) polypore mushrooms on a tree on Nevskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on Rudakovskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Cluster of winter mushrooms (velvet foot, Flammulina velutipes) on Rudakovskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Smoky polypore mushrooms (smoky bracket, Bjerkandera adusta) on Znamenskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

False conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on linden(?) on Krymskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Artist s conk mushrooms (Ganoderma applanatum) with a fence of a tomb on Kazanskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

Artist s conk mushrooms (Ganoderma applanatum) on a large tree stump on Isakievskaya Lane in Smolenskoe Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 12, 2017

White rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea(?) on pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum) on willow in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on willow in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Golden jelly fungus (Tremella mesenterica)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Silver leaf fungus (Chondrostereum purpureum mushrooms) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Old Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) mushrooms on a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Rotten blackened Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) mushrooms on a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Old jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Big jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) with snow on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Decaying basidiome of jelly rot (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) with a saprobic fungus Botryobasidium subcoronatum on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Caps of jelly rot fungus (Phlebia tremellosa, Merulius tremellosus) on a birch tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Slime mold Fuligo leviderma on a birch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Toothed crust fungus (Xylodon radula, Basidioradulum radula)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Texture of crust fungus Fomitiporia punctata (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) with insect eggs on willow in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum) on a mossy stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum) on willow on a stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Corticioid mushroom Antrodia xantha on a damaged pine tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

White corticioid mushroom Antrodia xantha on a damaged pine tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Close up of corticioid mushroom Antrodia xantha on a damaged pine tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Gills of split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Texture of split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Lentinus brumalis (Polyporus brumalis) mushrooms on a fallen willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Crust mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Prostrate mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Crust fungus Corticium roseum on a broken willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Crust fungus Corticium roseum on a willow near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a willow branch near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Auriscalpium-like fungus Gloiodon strigosus on a willow stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Close up of fungus Gloiodon strigosus on a willow stump near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Amber jelly fungus (Exidia recisa) on a dry willow branch near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Fragrant bracket fungus (Trametes suaveolens) on willows in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Saprobic fungus Sarcoscypha austriaca in bushes in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) on a willow stump in bushes in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Bitter oyster mushrooms (Panellus stipticus) showing gills on a willow stump in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushroom under alder in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushroom on rotting leaves under alder in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Saprobic mushrooms Sarcoscypha austriaca on litter in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Lentinus brumalis (Polyporus brumalis) mushrooms on wood litter in Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushrooms on rotting alder catkins taken from Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune taken from area of Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Bitter oyster mushroom (Panellus stipticus) taken from Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Lentinus brumalis (Polyporus brumalis) mushrooms taken from Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Lentinus brumalis (Polyporus brumalis) mushrooms taken from area of Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Saprobic fungus Sarcoscypha austriaca on a twig taken from Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Mushroom Gloiodon strigosus on a willow stump grown on a willow stump and taken from area of Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Fragrant bracket fungus (Trametes suaveolens) taken from Lavriki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Coral spot fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) taken from bushes in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Coral spot fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) on a twig taken from bushes in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017

Dried toothed crust fungus (Xylodon radula, Basidioradulum radula)(?) on a tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Witches butter jelly fungus Exidia nigricans in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Yellow mushroom Ditiola peziziformis(?) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Ochre spreading tooth mushroom (Steccherinum ochraceum) on a broken tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Brown witch s butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia saccharina) on a pine in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Drying brown witch s butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia saccharina) on a pine in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017

Red-Belt Conk (polypore mushrooms Fomitopsis pinicola) on a birch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Jackrogersella multiformis (Annulohypoxylon multiforme) fungus (family Xylariaceae) on a birch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Lentinus brumalis (Polyporus brumalis) mushrooms on a log near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushrooms under alder bushes near Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushrooms on alder catkins near Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Small Witch s Broom (densely branched small twigs) on a birch induced by a parasitic fungus Taphrina betulina(?) near Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Catkin cup (Ciboria amentacea) mushrooms taken from Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017

Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen twig of Manchurian walnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Some timber mushrooms of a stump of maple(?) tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Witches butter jelly fungus Exidia nigricans on a stump in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Corticioid fungus Hyphoderma setigerum on hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Corticioid fungus Hyphoderma setigerum on a dry branch of hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Prostrate form of young thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Gills of thin-walled maze polypore mushroom (Blushing Bracket, Daedaleopsis confragosa) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Thin-walled maze polypore mushrooms (Daedaleopsis confragosa) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

False tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on a tree of rose family in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

False tinder conk mushroom (Phellinus igniarius) on a tree of rose family in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Fruit bodies of false tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on a tree of rose family in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

False tinder conk mushrooms (Phellinus igniarius) on some apple like tree in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017

Texture of prostrate mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Prostrate mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Corticioid mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Pores of prostrate mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Dry branch of hazelnut with a prostrate mushroom Cerioporus mollis (Datronia mollis) in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum)(?) on a willow in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Poroid crust mushroom Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Poroid crust fungus Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Close up of poroid crust fungus Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) on a dry branch of hazelnut in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Yellowing curtain crust mushrooms (Stereum subtomentosum) on a fallen log in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Poroid crust fungus Xanthoporia radiata (Mensularia radiata) taken from a hazelnut branch in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 18, 2017

Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Tinder conk mushroom (polypore fungus Fomes fomentarius) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Texture of Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Orange oyster mushrooms (Phyllotopsis nidulans) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017

Upper view of purple toothed polypore mushrooms (Trichaptum biforme) on a birch log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 20, 2017