Fauna
Fungus · GBIF taxon 2526880

Common Bonnet

Mycena galericulata

Also known as Toque Mycena, Common Mycena, Rosy-Gill Fairy Helmet

Common bonnets sprout in dense clusters from decaying logs and stumps across temperate forests, playing a vital role in recycling forest nutrients. Their bell-shaped caps shift from pale grey-brown to subtle pinkish hues as their spores mature inside the pale, cross-veined gills. These resilient saprobes persist from spring through late autumn, often remaining intact even after early frosts.

FungusWood-DecayerSaprobic
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Dead wood
  • Lignin
  • Cellulose
Predators
  • Fungus gnats
  • Slugs
  • Snails
ThreatsHabitat loss from clear-cutting and intensive forestry
HabitatsDeciduous and coniferous woodlands, rotting logs, stumps
Life spanFruiting body lasts 1–2 weeks; mycelium lives for years
Classification
  1. OrderAgaricales
  2. FamilyMycenaceae
  3. GenusMycena
  4. SpeciesMycena galericulata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Many wild mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Spotting clusters: Look for dense tufts growing directly out of soft, rotting logs and stumps.
  • Examining gills: Look underneath mature caps to notice the pale gills turning pinkish and cross-veined.
  • Inspecting stems: Gently feel the tough, fibrous stem anchored deep inside decaying wood.
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