Synonyms: Merulius aurantiacus, Merulius aureus, Merulius fugax, Merulius laeticolor, Merulius molluscus, Merulius paucirugus, Merulius subaurantiacus, Serpula fugax, Serpula mollusca, Sesia fugax, Sesia laeticolor, Sesia mollusca, Sesia subaurantiaca, Xylomyzon molluscum, Xylomyzon paucirugum.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Leucogyrophana mollusca is a fungus of the genus Leucogyrophana and family Hygrophoropsidaceae.
Polish: Strocznica pomarańczowa, Swedish: Stor spindelgröppa.
Leucogyrophana mollusca is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It is characterized by its waxy, pale yellow to cream-colored cap and decurrent gills. In East and Central Texas, Leucogyrophana mollusca has been found growing on decaying wood, particularly on fallen logs and stumps in moist, shaded areas. The fungus typically fruits in the fall and winter months, with a preference for hardwood substrates such as oak and maple. Its distribution in the region is likely limited to areas with rich soil and abundant moisture, including riparian zones and floodplains.
Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a small tree without bark, probably pine, but may be oak in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a small tree without bark on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Texture of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a small tree without bark on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca with white edges on a small tree without bark on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 1, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen barkless branch of a hardwood tree on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 10, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen tree with attached oak leaves on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 10, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fresh patches of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen tree on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 10, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange patches with white fringes of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen tree on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 10, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a fallen branch of elm or oak without bark on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen branch of elm or oak on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on underside of a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 20, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pattern of warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Margin of warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Texture of warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange folds of warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Partially dry warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a pine(?) log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Warped crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca damaged by a parasitic mold on a log in wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 28, 2020LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Merulioid crust fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a lower side of a thick wet pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a lower side of a thick wet pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca on a lower side of a thick wet pine log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana mollusca from a lower side of a thick wet pine log, collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 2, 2023Leucogyrophana mollusca was observed on various substrates in East and Central Texas, including small trees without bark, possibly pine or oak, in wet areas of the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus was also found on fallen branches and logs, including those from elm, oak, and pine trees. Observations were made over several years, from 2019 to 2023, with the fungus displaying a range of colors and textures, including orange patches with white fringes and warped crusts. In some cases, the fungus was damaged by parasitic molds. The fungus was typically found in wet areas, suggesting a preference for moist environments. Spores were also collected from a thick wet pine log in 2023, providing further information about the species' characteristics.
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