Synonyms: Allophylaria terrigena, Ciliaria scutellata, Elvella ciliata, Humaria ciliata, Humariella scutellata, Lachnea scutellata, Patella scutellata, Peziza aurantiaca, Peziza scutellata.
Common names: common eyelash, Eyelash Cup.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Scutellinia scutellata, commonly known as the eyelash cup, the Molly eye-winker, the scarlet elf cap, the eyelash fungus or the eyelash pixie cup, is a small saprophytic fungus of the genus Scutellinia. It is the type species of Scutellinia, as well as being the most common and widespread. The fruiting bodies are small red cups with distinct long, dark hairs or "eyelashes". These eyelashes are the most distinctive feature and are easily visible with a magnifying glass. The species is common in North America and Europe, and has been recorded on every continent. S. scutellata is found on rotting wood and in other damp habitats, typically growing in small groups, sometimes forming clusters. It is sometimes described as inedible, but its small size means it is not suitable for culinary use. Despite this, it is popular among mushroom hunters due to its unusual "eyelash" hairs, making it memorable and easy to identify.
Estonian: Tava-ripsliudik, German: Holz-Schildborstling, Japanese: アラゲコベニチャワンタケ, Lithuanian: Skydelinė blakstienutė, Polish: Włośniczka tarczowata, Russian: Скутеллиния щитовидная, Swedish: Ögonskål.
Scutellinia scutellata is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae, characterized by its small to medium size, 0.5-2.5 cm diameter, and disc-shaped to cup-shaped fruiting body with a short stalk. The exterior is typically hairy, while the interior is smooth and colored yellow to orange. In East and Central Texas, Scutellinia scutellata has been found growing on moist soil, decaying wood, and other organic matter, often in shaded areas with rich humus. It fruits from spring to fall, particularly after rainfall. The fungus is relatively common in the region, with sightings reported in various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Houston.
Common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) on muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Tissues of Ascomycete eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), at low magnification (x10 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Asci and spores of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Paraphyses and asci of cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Spores inside asci of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Tips of asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Spores (stacked imade) of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023
Spore size 19.4 - 20.3 × 10.8 - 12.9 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.6 - 1.8.
Spores (in lugol) of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023Spore size 21.5 - 24.3 × 15.73 - 17.56 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.32 - 1.4.
Common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) on muddy soil on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Ascomycete fungus Scutellinia scutellata(?) on muddy soil on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cup mushrooms Scutellinia scutellata(?) on muddy soil on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Black hair (at low magnification, x4 objective, in KOH) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci (at low magnification, x10 objective, in KOH) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci with spores and paraphyses (x40 objective, in KOH) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci and paraphyses (x100 objective, in KOH) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci with spores (x100 objective, in KOH) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci with spores and paraphyses (x40 objective, in Congo Red) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Asci with spores and paraphyses (x100 objective, in Congo Red) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024
Spores (in lugol) of common eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 24, 2024In East and Central Texas, specifically in the Sam Houston National Forest, Scutellinia scutellata was observed growing on muddy soil along trails such as Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. The fungus was found on January 22, 2023, and again on March 24, 2024. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of asci, paraphyses, and spores, with the spores being stacked in some cases. The fungus was also observed to have black hair-like structures. The observations were made using various magnifications (x4, x10, x40, x100 objectives) and staining techniques (KOH, Congo Red, Lugol). The fungus was identified as Scutellinia scutellata based on its morphological characteristics.
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