[Fungi • 2026] Leucoinocybe danxiashanensis & L. haizhuensis (Basidiomycota: Agaricales) • Two mycenoid Species from southern China

 

[A-B] Leucoinocybe danxiashanensis Ming Zhang, T.H. Li & Xiang L. Chen,
[C-D] L. haizhuensis Ming Zhang, C.X. Fan & W.X. Xia,

in Xia, Wang, Chen, Sun, Fan, Li, Deng, Yue et Zhang, 2026. 

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.129.174720

Abstract

Two new species of Leucoinocybe from southern China are described, illustrated, and compared with phenotypically similar and phylogenetically related species. Morphologically, L. danxiashanensis sp. nov. is characterized by its mycenoid basidiomata, light brown to brownish orange pileus with faintly yellow striations, decurrent lamellae, abundant lageniform to obclavate and thin-walled cystidia on pileus and stipe surface, and broadly ellipsoid to subamygdaliform basidiospores; and L. haizhuensis sp. nov. is characterized by its mycenoid basidiomata, brown, light brown to yellowish white pileus with pubescent, 2-spored basidia, ovoid, diverse cheilocystidia and elliptical to broadly elliptical basidiospores. Phylogenetic analyses based on sequences of the nuclear ribosomal large subunit (nrLSU) and the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (nrITS) supported them as two distinct species of Leucoinocybe.

Key words: Mycenoid, new taxon, phylogeny, Porotheleaceae, taxonomy

Basidiomata of Leucoinocybe danxiashanensis. A. Collection GDGM 80114 (holotype); B. Collection GDGM 80184. Scale bars: 10 mm (A, B). 
Basidiomata of Leucoinocybe haizhuensis. A, B. Collection GDGM 102360 (holotype); C. Collection GDGM 95340; D. Collection GDGM 99420. Scale bars: 10 mm (A–D).

Leucoinocybe danxiashanensis Ming Zhang, T.H. Li & Xiang L. Chen, sp. nov.

Leucoinocybe haizhuensis Ming Zhang, C.X. Fan & W.X. Xia, sp. nov.

 Wen-Xiao Xia, Chao-Qun Wang, Xiang-Lian Chen, Rui-Hua Sun, Cun-Xiang Fan, Tai-Hui Li, Wang-Qiu Deng, Hai-Mei Yue and Ming Zhang. 2026. Two mycenoid Species of Leucoinocybe (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) from southern China.  MycoKeys. 129: 325-343. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.129.174720  [12 Mar 2026]

[Funga • 2025] Phaeoclavulina aurea & P. fulva (Agaricomycetes: Gomphaceae) • Two New Species from North China based on morphological and phylogenetic analysis

   

[A–C] Phaeoclavulina aurea; [D–F] P. fulva  

Y. Gao, X. Tong, & C.L. Hou, 

in Tong, Gao, Wang, Zhou et Hou, 2025.  

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.120.138950

Abstract

Two new species, Phaeoclavulina aurea and P. fulva, were discovered and described from North China. Identification was based on morphological observations combined with phylogenetic analysis of nrITS–nrLSU sequences. Phaeoclavulina aurea is characterized by its pale yellow to golden yellow basidiomata, brownish black coloration with dark tips at maturity, and basidiospores bearing truncate spines. Phaeoclavulina fulva is distinguished by its dirty orange basidiomata, pale yellow stipe surface, and basidiospores ornamented with rounded warts. This study enriches the species diversity of Phaeoclavulina in North China.

Key words: Clavarioid fungi, new taxa, systematics, taxonomy

Morphology of Basidiomata.
A–C. Phaeoclavulina aurea (A, B. BJM 344955 holotype; C. BJTC L007);
D–F. Phaeoclavulina fulva (D. BJTC C274 holotype; E. BJTC ZH0015; F. BJTC ZH1138).

Scale bars: 1 cm.

 Phaeoclavulina aurea Y. Gao, X. Tong, & C.L. Hou, sp. nov.

Etymology. The epithet “aurea” refers to the yellow to golden yellow basidiomata.

 Phaeoclavulina fulva Y. Gao, X. Tong, & C.L. Hou, sp. nov.

Etymology. The epithet “fulvus” refers to the dirty orange to yellowish-brown basidiomata.

 Xin Tong, Yue Gao, Hai-Qi Wang, Hao Zhou and Cheng-Lin Hou. 2025. Two New Species of Phaeoclavulina (Gomphaceae, Gomphales) from North China based on morphological and phylogenetic analysis. MycoKeys. 120: 157-172. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.120.138950 [29 Jul 2025]

[Funga • 2025] Laccaria carminostipes, L. mangshanensis & L. sinolateritia • Three New Species and Two New Records of the Genus Laccaria (Basidiomycota: Agaricales) from subtropical China based on morphological and multi-locus phylogenetic evidence

Basidiomata of Laccaria carminostipes (a-c);
L. mangshanensis (d-f); L. sinolateritia (g-i)

 Y.D. Xu & Z.M. He,;

L. japonica Popa & K. Nara (j-k); L. versiforma H.J. Cho & Y.W. Lim (l).   

in Xu, Zhang, Chen et He, 2025

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.123.156526 

Scale bars: 1 cm.

 

Abstract

Laccaria is a large genus within the family Hydnangiaceae, and many potential species remain to be discovered in China. The present study describes three new species, L. carminostipes, L. mangshanensis and L. sinolateritia, and reports two new records, L. japonica and L. versiforma, which were originally discovered in Japan and Korea, respectively. These species were collected from subtropical mixed forests and identified based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence. Our phylogenetic analysis of the concatenated nucleotide sequences of ITS, LSU, TEF1 and RPB2 demonstrated that the three new species each formed a distinct clade, clearly separated from other known Laccaria species. A detailed description and illustrations of these species are also provided.

Key words: Laccaria, morphological characters, phylogenetic analysis, spore ornamentation, taxonomy

Basidiomata of Laccaria carminostipes (a. MHHNU 31553; b. MHHNU 31552; c. MHHNU 34706, respectively);
L. mangshanensis (d, e. MHHNU 8850; f. MHHNU 8856, respectively);
L. sinolateritia (g, h. MHHNU 11956; i. MHHNU 11958, respectively);
L. japonica (j. MHHNU 9589; k. MHHNU 34711, respectively); L. versiforma (l. MHHNU 10896).

Scale bars: 1 cm.

 Laccaria carminostipes Y.D. Xu & Z.M. He, sp. nov. 

Etymology. ‘carminostipes’ (Latin), referring to the carmine stipe surface.

 Laccaria mangshanensis Y.D. Xu & Z.M. He, sp. nov.

 Laccaria sinolateritia Y.D. Xu & Z.M. He, sp. nov.

Etymology. ‘sino’ referring to China, ‘lateritia’ (Latin) referring to its red to brownish orange fruiting body.

You-Di Xu, Ping Zhang, Zuo-Hong Chen and Zheng-Mi He. 2025. Three New Species and Two New Records of the Genus Laccaria (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) from subtropical China based on morphological and multi-locus phylogenetic evidence. MycoKeys. 123: 147-170. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.123.156526 

[Funga • 2025] Agaricus aurantifibrillosus, A. fafuinus & A. shenzhenensis • Three New Species of Agaricus (Agaricales: Agaricaceae) from southern China

[A-B] Agaricus aurantifibrillosus;
[C-D] A. fafuinus;
[E-F] A. shenzhenensis

P.H. Liu & S.E. Wang, 

in Wang, Chen, Huang, Lin et Liu, 2025. 

 DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.119.154278 

Abstract

The genus Agaricus is the most species-rich genus within the Agaricaceae, comprising more than 500 species globally. Here, we describe three new species of Agaricus based on morphological and multi-locus (ITS + nrLSU + tef1-α) phylogenetic analyses: Agaricus aurantifibrillosus, A. fafuinus and A. shenzhenensis. Agaricus aurantifibrillosus and A. fafuinus were collected at Fujian province, while A. shenzhenensis was discovered in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province. The morphological descriptions of each new species are accompanied by basidiomata photographs, and illustrations of microscopic structures.

Key words: Agaricus, morphology, multi-locus phylogeny, new species, taxonomy

The photographs of fresh basidiomata of Agaricus species in this study.
A. A. aurantifibrillosus (FFAAS 3390); B. A. aurantifibrillosus (FFAAS 3391);
C. A. fafuinus (FFAAS 3393); D. A. fafuinus (FFAAS 3394);
E. A. shenzhenensis (FFAAS 3397); F.  A. shenzhenensis (FFAAS 3398).

Scale bars: 1 cm.

 Agaricus aurantifibrillosus P.H. Liu & S.E. Wang, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. aurantifibrillosus (Latin), referring to the pileus covered with arranged orange (5A8) or brownish yellow (5C8) fibrillose squamules.

 Agaricus fafuinus P.H. Liu & S.E. Wang, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. Derived from the acronym FAFU (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), where the type specimens of this species were collected.

 Agaricus shenzhenensis P.H. Liu & S.E. Wang, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. shenzhenensis (Latin), meaning from Shenzhen city where the holotype specimen was collected.

 Shi-en Wang, Si-ang Chen, Hai-chen Huang, Dong-mei Lin and Peng-hu Liu. 2025. Three New Species of Agaricus (Agaricaceae, Agaricales) from southern China. MycoKeys. 119: 47-66. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.119.154278 

[Funga • 2025] Ophiocordyceps floriformis, O. muscae, ... • Multi-locus Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis reveals Four New Species and A New Record of Ophiocordyceps (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) on dipteran hosts in Thailand

 Ophiocordyceps muscae 
 Ophiocordyceps tabani 
 Ophiocordyceps thilosuensis

Mongkolsamrit, Liangsiri, Thanakitpipattana & Luangsa-ard,

in Mongkolsamrit, Thanakitpipattana, Noisripoom, Tasanathai, Liangsiri, Jaiyen, Rungjindamai, Stadler et Luangsa-ard, 2025. 

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.119.155439

Abstract

During field surveys conducted in various regions of Thailand, several fungal specimens parasitising flies were discovered. These fungi exhibited morphological characteristics consistent with the broad concept of Ophiocordyceps dipterigena, including yellow to orange-brown cylindrical stromata bearing fertile ascomata at the tip. Multi-locus phylogenetic analyses based on ITS, LSU, TEF1, and RPB2 sequences revealed that these specimens belong to a well-supported monophyletic clade, referred to as the 'O. dipterigena' complex, which forms a distinct subclade within the hymenostilboid clade. This complex comprises four newly described species with clearly defined host associations: O. floriformis, found on robber flies (Asilidae), particularly on Clephydroneura sp.; O. muscae, isolated from the housefly (Musca domestica); O. tabani, parasitising horse flies (Tabanus sp.); and O. thilosuensis, infecting fruit flies (Anastrepha obliqua) and soldier flies (Sarginae). Additionally, several strains clustered with the previously described O. philippinensis, which was also collected from Clephydroneura sp. This marks the first record of O. philippinensis in Thailand.

Key words: cryptic species, entomogenous fungi, Hymenostilbe, new taxa, phylogenetic analyses

 Ophiocordyceps floriformis Tasanathai, Noisripoom & Luangsa-ard, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. The name refers to the fungus’s outer appearance on the host, which resembles a small flower.

 Ophiocordyceps muscae Mongkolsamrit, Liangsiri, Thanakitpipattana & Luangsa-ard, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. Named after the host genus, Musca domestica.

 Ophiocordyceps tabani Mongkolsamrit, Liangsiri, Thanakitpipattana & Luangsa-ard, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. Named after the host genus, Tabanus.

 Ophiocordyceps thilosuensis Mongkolsamrit, Liangsiri, Thanakitpipattana & Luangsa-ard, sp. nov.

 

Etymology. Refers to the locality where the type specimen was found, Thi Lo Su Waterfall.

 Suchada Mongkolsamrit, Donnaya Thanakitpipattana, Wasana Noisripoom, Kanoksri Tasanathai, Kanraya Liangsiri, Somruetai Jaiyen, Nattawut Rungjindamai, Marc Stadler and Jennifer Luangsa-ard. 2025. Multi-locus Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis reveals Four New Species and A New Record of Ophiocordyceps (Ophiocordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) on dipteran hosts in Thailand. MycoKeys. 119: 235-261. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.119.155439

[Funga • 2025] Clavaria divergens, C. orientalis & C. tongdaoensis • Morphological and Multi-locus Phylogenetic Analyses reveal Three New branched Species of Clavaria (Agaricales: Clavariaceae) from China

 Clavaria divergens   
Clavaria orientalis  
 Clavaria tongdaoensis  

P. Zhang & Ju. Yan,

in Yan, Xiong, Yang, He, Zhang et Liao, 2025.

 DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.115.145774

Abstract

Based on morphological and molecular evidence, 12 specimens have been identified as belonging to three previously unrecognized species of Clavaria, which are here described as C. divergens, C. orientalis, and C. tongdaoensis. Clavaria divergens is characterized by its branched, white basidiomata. Clavaria orientalis and C. tongdaoensis are very similar to C. zollingeri in the field. However, C. orientalis is distinguished by its more robust branches, while C. tongdaoensis differs by its varied or paler color of basidiomata. A concatenated sequence dataset (ITS-nrLSU-RPB2) was used for multi-locus phylogenetic analysis. The phylogenetic tree of Clavaria showed that the three branched species each formed a distinct lineage with strong support. A key to the known branched species of Clavaria in China is provided.

Key words: Clavariaceae, morphology, phylogeny, taxonomy

Basidiomata of Clavaria divergens a MHHNU9857 b MHHNU10165.
Basidiomata of C. orientalis a MHHNU7767 b MHHNU32116.
Basidiomata of C. tongdaoensis a MHHNU11093 b MHHNU11094. 

Scale bars: 2 cm.

Jun Yan, Li Xiong, Li-Xun Yang, Zheng-Mi He, Ping Zhang and Ke Liao. 2025. Morphological and Multi-locus Phylogenetic Analyses reveal Three New branched Species of Clavaria (Clavariaceae, Agaricales) from China. MycoKeys. 115: 137-153. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.115.145774

[Funga • 2024] Phaeoclavulina bicolor, P. echinoflava & P. jilinensis • Three New ramarioid Species of Phaeoclavulina (Gomphales: Gomphaceae) from China

 

 Phaeoclavulina bicolor, P. echinoflava, P. jilinensis

P. Zhang & W.H. Liu, 

in Deng, Liu, Ge et Zhang, 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.108.128716 

 

Abstract

Three new species of Phaeoclavulina from China are described: Phaeoclavulina bicolor, P. echinoflava, and P. jilinensis. Recognition of the new species is supported by morphological and molecular evidence. Phylogenetic analyses of concatenated ITS1–5.8S–ITS2 and nuclear large subunit sequences support the establishment of the new species and their placement within the Phaeoclavulina clade. A key to the known Phaeoclavulina species in China is provided.

Key words: Morphological characters, phylogenetic analysis, Ramarioid fungi, taxonomy

Basidiomata of

Phaeoclavulina bicolor (MHHNU10702) 
Phaeoclavulina echinoflava (HKAS 45984)
Phaeoclavulina jilinensis (MHHNU 10504)

 Phaeoclavulina bicolor P. Zhang & W.H. Liu, sp. nov.

 Phaeoclavulina echinoflava P. Zhang & W.H. Liu, sp. nov.

 Phaeoclavulina jilinensis P. Zhang & W.H. Liu, sp. nov.

Peng-Tao Deng, Wen-Hao Liu, Zai-Wei Ge and Ping Zhang. 2024. Three New ramarioid Species of Phaeoclavulina (Gomphaceae, Gomphales) from China. MycoKeys. 108: 1-14. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.108.128716 

[Funga • 2024] Metarhizium puerense (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) • A New Species from Yunnan, south-western China

Metarhizium puerense Hong Yu bis, J. M. Ma & Z.Q. Wang, 

in Ma, Wang, Yang, Chen, Li et Yu, 2024. 

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.12.e129087

 

Abstract

Background: As a genus within the Clavicipitaceae, Metarhizium exhibits rich morphological and ecological diversity, with a wide distribution and a variety of hosts. Currently, sixty-eight species of Metarhizium have been described.

New information: A new species of Metarhizium, M. puerense (Hong Yu bis), was described in Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, south-western China. Based on morphological characteristics and multilocus phylogenetic analyses, Metarhizium puerense was confirmed to be phylogenetically related to M. album, but was clearly separated and formed a distinct branch. In contrast, the host of Metarhizium album was plants and leafhoppers and that lepidopteran larvae were the host of M. puerense. The diagnostic features of M. puerense were solitary to multiple stromata and smooth-walled, cylindrical with rounded apices conidia.

Keywords: Metarhizium, morphology, phylogenetic analyses

Metarhizium puerense (YFCCMP 9458).
A. Stromata arising from hosts buried in soil. B. Fungus on the larvae of Lepidoptera. C. Apical part of stromata D-E. Culture characters on PDA (D = after 14 days, E = after 30 days). F-I. Conidiophores, phialides and conidia. J-K. Conidia.

 Scale bars: A-E = 1 cm. F-J = 10 µm. K = 5 µm.

Metarhizium puerense Hong Yu bis, J. M. Ma & Z.Q. Wang, sp. nov.

Jin Mei Ma, Zhi Qin Wang, Zhi Li Yang, Yue Chen, Song Yu Li and Hong Yu. 2024. Metarhizium puerense (Hypocreales, Clavicipitaceae): A New Species from Yunnan, south-western China. Biodiversity Data Journal. 12: e129087. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.12.e129087

[Funga • 2024] Cystoderma yongpingense (Agaricales: Squamanitaceae) • A New Species from southwestern China

Cystoderma yongpingense Y. L. Feng, X. Guo & Y. Fang,

in Y.-L. Feng, Sun, Y. Fang, Hua, Liu, Ma et Guo, 2024. 

DOI: 10.47371/mycosci.2024.02.008 

 Researchgate.net/publication/380273144

 

Abstract

The present study introduces a novel fungus, Cystoderma yongpingense, which was identified in the southwestern region of China. The new species is characterized by a pileus that ranges in color from light orange-red to orange-red; the pileus has a wrinkled surface and is accompanied by a persistent annulus that is membranous and floccose-scaly. Above the annulus, the color transitions from white to yellowish brown. This proposal is substantiated through analyses encompassing both morphological characteristics and phylogenetic relationships. The phylogenetic position of the newly discovered species has been further corroborated through comprehensive maximum likelihood and Bayesian sequence analyses of the ITS + nrLSU DNA regions. Additionally, the technical description of C. yongpingense is enhanced by detailed illustrations and comparative studies with species that are closely related.

Keywords: phylogeny, taxonomy, Yunnan Province

Cystoderma yongpingense Y. L. Feng, X. Guo & Y. Fang, sp. nov

 

Yun-Li Feng, Da-Feng Sun, Yuan Fang, Rong Hua, Shao-Xiong Liu, Ming Ma and Xiang Guo. 2024. Cystoderma yongpingense sp. nov. (Squamanitaceae, Agaricales) A New Species from southwestern China. Mycoscience. DOI: 10.47371/mycosci.2024.02.008

  Researchgate.net/publication/380273144_Cystoderma_yongpingense_sp_nov_a_new_species_from_southwestern_China

[Funga • 2021] Updated Description of Atheniella (Agaricales: Mycenaceae), including Three New Species with brightly coloured pilei from Yunnan Province, southwest China

g–i Atheniella flavida Q. Na & Y.P. Ge
n–p Atheniella rutila Q. Na & Y.P. Ge
q–s Atheniella taoyao Q. Na & Y.P. Ge 

in Ge, Liu, Zeng, Cheng et Na, 2021.

 DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.81.67773

Abstract

An updated description of the genus Atheniella, combining macro- and micromorphological characters that elaborate on the original generic characterisation, is presented. Atheniella is characterised by a brightly coloured pileus, all tissues inamyloid and pileipellis covered with simple to branched excrescences. Previously, nine Atheniella species were known globally, of which three species were accepted in China. Three newly-recognised species classified in the genus are here formally described from Yunnan Province: Atheniella flavida sp. nov., A. rutila sp. nov. and A. taoyao sp. nov. The new species are characterised by a yellow, orange, pink or red pileus, fusiform cheilocystidia and pleurocystidia, non-smooth pileipellis, stipitipellis smooth or with cylindrical ornamentation, caulocystidia fusiform or subglobose, if present and all tissues inamyloid. Morphological descriptions, photographs, line drawings and comparisons with closely-related taxa are presented for the new species. A phylogenetic analysis of sequence data for the rDNA internal transcribed spacer region and nuclear large ribosomal subunit (ITS + nLSU) supported that Atheniella is resolved as monophyletic and also supported the taxonomic recognition of the new species. A key to the 12 species of Atheniella is also provided.

Keywords: new taxon, polygenes, taxonomy, white basidiospores

Figure 2. Basidiomata of Atheniella species
a–c Atheniella adonis (Bull.) Redhead, Moncalvo, Vilgalys, Desjardin & B.A. Perry d–f Atheniella aurantiidisca (Murrill) Redhead, Moncalvo, Vilgalys, Desjardin & B.A. Perry
g–i Atheniella flavida Q. Na & Y.P. Ge j–l Atheniella flavoalba (Fr.) Redhead, Moncalvo, Vilgalys, Desjardin & B.A. Perry
m–p Atheniella rutila Q. Na & Y.P. Ge q–s Atheniella taoyao Q. Na & Y.P. Ge.

Scale bars: 10 mm (a–f, j–l, n–p), 5 mm (g–i, q–s). 

Photographs a,b, d–h, j–o, q, r by Qin Na; c, i, p, s by Yupeng Ge.

 

Yupeng Ge, Zewei Liu, Hui Zeng, Xianhao Cheng and Qin Na. 2021. Updated Description of Atheniella (Mycenaceae, Agaricales), including Three New Species with brightly coloured pilei from Yunnan Province, southwest China. MycoKeys. 81: 139-164. DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.81.67773

[Funga • 2024] Favolaschia imbricata, F. miscanthi & F. sinarundinariae (Agaricales: Mycenaceae) • Three New Species from South China

 Favolaschia imbricata 
 Favolaschia miscanthi 
Favolaschia sinarundinariae

Q.Y. Zhang, L.S. Bian, F. Wu & Y.C. Dai, 

in Q.-Y. Zhang, Liu, Li, X. Zhang, Dai, Wu et Bian, 2024.

DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.104.117310

Abstract

The genus Favolaschia within the family Mycenaceae is characterised by the gelatinous basidiomata with poroid hymenophore and most species inhabit monocotyledonous plants. In this study, many samples covering a wide geographic range in China were examined morphologically and phylogenetically using concatenated ITS1-5.8S-ITS2-nLSU sequence data. Three new species clustering in Favolaschia sect. Anechinus, namely Favolaschia imbricata, F. miscanthi and F. sinarundinariae, are described. Favolaschia imbricata is characterised by imbricate basidiomata with pale grey to greyish colour when fresh and broadly ellipsoid basidiospores measuring 7–9 × 5–6.8 µm; F. miscanthi is characterised by satin white basidiomata when fresh, broadly ellipsoid basidiospores measuring 7.5–10 × 5.5–7 µm and inhabit rotten Miscanthus; F. sinarundinariae is characterised by greyish-white basidiomata when fresh, dark grey near the base upon drying, broadly ellipsoid to subglobose basidiospores measuring 7–9 × 5–7 µm and inhabit dead Sinarundinaria. The differences amongst the new species and their morphologically similar and phylogenetically related species are discussed. In addition, an updated key to 19 species of Favolaschia found in China is provided.

Key words: New taxa, phylogeny, taxonomy, wood-decaying fungi

Basidiomata and microscopic structures of Favolaschia imbricata
A, B basidiomata (Dai 24702, holotype) C basidiospores D hymenium in trama E basidia and basidioles F tramal hyphae G cheilocystidia at dissepiment edge H hyphae of pileipellis.

Scale bars: 5 mm (A, B); 10 µm (C–H).

 Favolaschia imbricata Q.Y. Zhang, L.S. Bian, F. Wu & Y.C. Dai, sp. nov.

 Favolaschia miscanthi Q.Y. Zhang, L.S. Bian, F. Wu & Y.C. Dai, sp. nov.

Basidiomata and microscopic structures of Favolaschia sinarundinariae
 A, B basidiomata (A Dai 26123, holotype B Dai 26116) C basidiospores D hymenium in trama E basidia and basidioles F tramal hyphae G cheilocystidia at dissepiment edge H hyphae and terminal cells of pileipellis.

Scale bars: 1 cm (A, B); 10 µm (C–H).

 Favolaschia sinarundinariae Q.Y. Zhang, L.S. Bian, F. Wu & Y.C. Dai, sp. nov.

 

Qiu-Yue Zhang, Hong-Gao Liu, Wan-Ying Li, Xin Zhang, Yu-Cheng Dai, Fang Wu and Lu-Sen Bian. 2024. Three New Species of Favolaschia (Mycenaceae, Agaricales) from South China. MycoKeys. 104: 71-89. DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.104.117310

[Part of: Taxonomy and secondary metabolites of wood-associated fungi]

[Fungi • 2023] Paraisaria cascadensis & P. pseudoheteropoda (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) • New Species and New Combinations in the Genus Paraisaria from the U.S.A., supported by polyphasic analysis

Paraisaria cascadensis Tehan, Dooley & Spatafora,

 Paraisaria pseudoheteropoda Tehan & Spatafora,

in Tehan, Dooley, Barge, McPhail et Spatafora, 2023. 

DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.100.110959

 

Abstract

Molecular phylogenetic and chemical analyses, and morphological characterization of collections of North American Paraisaria specimens support the description of two new species and two new combinations for known species. P. cascadensis sp. nov. is a pathogen of Cyphoderris (Orthoptera) from the Pacific Northwest USA and P. pseudoheteropoda sp. nov. is a pathogen of cicadae (Hemiptera) from the Southeast USA. New combinations are made for Ophiocordyceps insignis and O. monticola based on morphological, ecological, and chemical study. A new cyclopeptide family proved indispensable in providing chemotaxonomic markers for resolving species in degraded herbarium specimens for which DNA sequencing is intractable. This approach enabled the critical linkage of a 142-year-old type specimen to a phylogenetic clade. The diversity of Paraisaria in North America and the utility of chemotaxonomy for the genus are discussed.

Key words: Ascomycota, chemotaxonomy, Cicada, Cordyceps, Cyphoderris, entomopathogen, Ophiocordyceps, Prionus

 Paraisaria cascadensis Tehan, Dooley & Spatafora, sp. nov.

Etymology: cascadensis occurring in the Cascade Mountain range in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

Host: Cyphoderris monstrosa (Prophalangopsidae, Orthoptera).

Habitat: Specimens occur on hypogeous adult hump-winged grigs, Cyphoderris monstrosa, in coniferous forest.

 Paraisaria pseudoheteropoda Tehan & Spatafora, sp. nov.

Etymology: pseudoheteropoda resembling another cicada-pathogenic species, Paraisaria heteropoda.

Host: Nymphs of Cicadidae (Hemiptera).

Habitat: Specimens occur on hypogeous nymphs of cicadae at the base of coniferous and deciduous trees, especially oaks.

Richard M. Tehan, Connor B. Dooley, Edward G. Barge, Kerry L. McPhail and Joseph W. Spatafora. 2023. New Species and New Combinations in the Genus Paraisaria (Hypocreales, Ophiocordycipitaceae) from the U.S.A., supported by polyphasic analysis.  MycoKeys. 100: 69-94. DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.100.110959

[Fungi • 2023] Tulostoma hungaricum, T. shaihuludii, etc. (Basidiomycota: Agaricales) • Exploring Diversity within the Genus Tulostoma in the Pannonian Sandy Steppe: Four fascinating Novel Species from Hungary

 Tulostoma shaihuludii Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi, D.G. Knapp & Dima,
 T. dunense Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi, Dima & V. Papp,

in Finy, Jeppson, Knapp, Papp, Albert, Ölvedi, Bóka, Varga, Kovács et Dima, 2023.

DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.100.112458

Abstract

Steppe vegetation on sandy soil in Hungary has recently been revealed as one of the hot spots in Europe for the stalked puffballs (genus Tulostoma). In the framework of the taxonomic revision of gasteroid fungi in Hungary, four Tulostoma species are described here as new to science: T. dunense, T. hungaricum, T. sacchariolens and T. shaihuludii. The study is based on detailed macro- and micromorphological investigations (including light and scanning electron microscopy), as well as a three-locus phylogeny of nrDNA ITS, nrDNA LSU and tef1-α sequences. The ITS and LSU sequences generated from the type specimen of T. cretaceum are provided and this resolved partly the taxonomy of the difficult species complex of T. aff. cretaceum.

Key words: Gasteroid, hot spot, molecular systematics, Pannonian inland sand dune thicket, phylogeny, taxonomy, Tulostomataceae

Tulostoma dunense:
a, c–f FP-2020-10-18 (BP112640, holotype), Németkér b FP-2021-01-02, Tázlár a–c basidiocarps d, e basidiospores f capillitium with basidiospores.

Scale bars: 1 μm (d); 10 μm (e); 10 µm (f). 

Photos: a, b, e, f P. Finy c L. Albert d K. Bóka.

 Tulostoma dunense Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi, Dima & V. Papp, sp. nov.

 

Etymology: The epithet refers to the continental, open, bare sandy habitat of this species, similar to coastal dunes.

 Tulostoma hungaricum Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi & Dima, sp. nov.

 

Etymology: With reference to Hungary where it was discovered.

 Tulostoma sacchariolens Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi & Dima, sp. nov.

Etymology: The epithet refers to its unique sweetish floral smell reminiscent of that of, for example, Hebeloma sacchariolens.

Tulostoma shaihuludii:
a FP-2020-12-01-3, Fülöpháza b, d–g FP-2016-12-11 (BP112643, holotype), Tázlár c AL-2021-01-24, Bócsa h FP-2017-12-09, Orgovány a–c basidiocarps d, e basidiospores f, g capillitium with basidiospores h thin-walled, septate capillitium hyphae.

 Scale bars: 1 µm (d); 10 µm (e); 20 µm (f–h). 

Photos: a, b, e–h P. Finy c L. Albert d K. Bóka.

 Tulostoma shaihuludii Finy, Jeppson, L. Albert, Ölvedi, D.G. Knapp & Dima, sp. nov.

 

Etymology: The epithet refers to its being reminiscent of the sandworm Shai-Hulud of the fictional planet Arrakis from the science fiction novel series Dune by Frank Herbert.

Péter Finy, Mikael Jeppson, Dániel G. Knapp, Viktor Papp, László Albert, István Ölvedi, Károly Bóka, Dóra Varga, Gábor M. Kovács and Bálint Dima. 2023. Exploring Diversity within the Genus Tulostoma (Basidiomycota, Agaricales) in the Pannonian Sandy Steppe: Four fascinating Novel Species from Hungary. MycoKeys. 100: 153-170. DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.100.112458

[Fungi • 2023] Mallocybe pakistanica & M. pinicola (Agaricales: Inocybaceae) • New Species of Mallocybe from Pakistan, based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence

A Mallocybe pakistanica & B M. pinicola Saba & Khalid,

in Saba, Khalid et Sarwar, 2023. 

DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.99.86844

 Scale bars: 10 mm 

Abstract

Within the family Inocybaceae, many species of Mallocybe have been reported, but there are only a few reports of this genus from Pakistan. In this study, six collections of Mallocybe were studied by morphological and phylogenetic methods. Phylogenetic analyses, based on sequence data from two different loci (ITS and LSU) using Maximum Likelihood and Maximum Parsimony methods, have been performed to infer species relationships within Mallocybe. Results indicated that these six collections encompass two new species of Mallocybe i.e. M. pakistanica and M. pinicola, from Pakistan. Their detailed morphological descriptions and illustrations are also provided. In addition, comparison with morphologically closely-related taxa is also discussed. Previously, only two species of this genus have been recorded from Pakistan and, with this addition, the total number of reported taxa of Mallocybe has been raised to four from Pakistan. A key to the described taxa of Mallocybe from Pakistan is also provided.

Key words: Asia, molecular systematics, phylogeny, Pinaceae

Holotypes A Mallocybe pakistanica (MSM#0061) B Mallocybe pinicola (MSM#0060).

 Scale bars: 10 mm (A, B).

 Mallocybe pakistanica Saba & Khalid, sp. nov.

 

Diagnosis: Most similar to Mallocybe myriadophylla described from north-western Europe, but differs by the absence of a crowded lamellae, different pileal colouration and somewhat larger basidiospores. Phylogenetically separated from other species of Mallocybe due to unique ITS and LSU sequences.

Etymology: Referring to the country where it was discovered.

 Mallocybe pinicola Saba & Khalid, sp. nov.

 

Diagnosis: Most similar to M. siciliana and M. subtomentosa, but differs by the combination of pileal colour, absence of umbo, size of basidiospores, pyriform to broadly clavate, catenate cheilocystidia and an ecological association with Pines. Phylogenetically separated from other species of Mallocybe due to unique ITS and LSU sequences.

Etymology: Referring to its exclusive association with Pinus.

 Malka Saba, Abdul Nasir Khalid and Samina Sarwar. 2023. New Species of Mallocybe (Agaricales, Inocybaceae) from Pakistan, based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence. MycoKeys. 99: 171-186.  DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.99.86844