Synonyms: Agaricus decipiens, Cortinarius atrocaeruleus, Cortinarius flexipes, Cortinarius rickenianus, Cortinarius sertipes, Gomphos decipiens, Hydrocybe atrocoerulea, Hydrocybe decipiens, Hydrocybe sertipes.
Common name: sepia webcap.
Cortinarius decipiens is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a bell-shaped to convex cap that ranges in color from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, often with a paler margin. The gills are crowded and attached, initially pale yellowish but becoming rust-colored as the spores mature. The stem is slender, typically the same color as the cap, and lacks a ring. In East and Central Texas, Cortinarius decipiens has been found in wooded areas, often associated with oak and pine trees, particularly in the fall season. It tends to grow in small groups or scattered individuals on the ground, usually in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture.
Small brown webcap mushrooms Cortinarius decipiens(?) under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 22, 2018
Lick Creek Park, 13600 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845, USAThe fungus Cortinarius decipiens was observed growing under oak trees in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, on November 22, 2018. The mushrooms were identified as small brown webcaps, with a distinctive appearance. Further observations in East and Central Texas revealed that Cortinarius decipiens tends to thrive in areas with abundant oak tree coverage. The species was found to be relatively common in the region, particularly during the fall season. The mushrooms typically grew in clusters or scattered individuals, often in association with other fungal species. The caps of the mushrooms were observed to be small, ranging in color from light brown to darker brown, and were often covered in a fine web-like pattern. The stems were slender and fragile, with a similar coloration to the caps.
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