Synonyms: Agaricus corticola, Insiticia corticola.
Mycena corticola is a small to medium-sized saprotrophic fungus that grows on decaying logs, stumps, and other woody debris. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, producing delicate, bell-shaped caps that range in color from pale grayish-brown to dark brown, often with a faintly wrinkled or striated appearance. The gills are tightly spaced and white to pale gray, and the stem is slender and hairy. It can be found in a variety of woodland habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests, often in association with oak, pine, and other hardwood trees.
Tiny mushrooms Mycena corticola on a rotten log in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 9, 2017
Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Tiny mushrooms Mycena corticola in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 9, 2017Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Small mushrooms Mycena corticola on a tree in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 26, 2017Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Mushrooms Mycena corticola on a small cedar elm tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 12, 201923450 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Mushrooms Mycena corticola(?) on rotting wood collected during a mushroom walk on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 20195369 Farm to Market Rd 770, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Mushrooms Mycena corticola on a tree bark in area of Old Washington Town Site in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, June 6, 202123400 Park Rd 12, Washington, TX 77880, USA
White fringe lichen (Heterodermia albicans) and Mycena corticola mushrooms on a large branch of a live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021Burleson County, Texas, 77863, United States
Mycena corticola mushrooms and folious lichen on a large branch of a live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021Burleson County, Texas, 77863, United States
Mycena corticola mushrooms on bark of a large branch of a live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021Burleson County, Texas, 77863, United States
Tiny mushrooms Mycena corticola on bark of a branch of a large live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021Burleson County, Texas, 77863, United States
Tiny mushrooms Mycena corticola together with a lichen Heterodermia albicans on bark of a branch of a large live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, December 20, 2021Burleson County, Texas, 77863, United States
Very small mushrooms Mycena corticola on a thin piece of bark in Lake Bryan Park. Bryan, Texas, February 2, 20228181 Mumford Road, Bryan, Texas 77807, United StatesObservations of the fungus Mycena corticola in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on various substrates. It was found growing on rotten logs, trees, and branches of live oaks, as well as on small cedar elm trees. The mushrooms were observed in multiple locations, including Hensel Park, Bee Creek Park, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, and Lake Somerville Trailway. They often co-occurred with lichens, such as white fringe lichen (Heterodermia albicans) and folious lichen. The mushrooms were typically small to tiny in size and were observed during different times of the year, from December to June. Specific observations included growth on rotting wood, tree bark, and thin pieces of bark, showcasing the fungus's adaptability to various environments.
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