Synonyms: Lachnea superba, Scutellinia hirtella.
Scutellinia superba is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae, characterized by its bright orange to scarlet cup-shaped fruiting body, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, with a fuzzy outer surface and a smooth inner surface. In East and Central Texas, it can be found growing on moist soil, decaying wood, and other organic matter, often in shaded areas, from spring to fall, particularly after rainfall.
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on a wet log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 5, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground in wet place on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cup fungi Scutellinia superba on floodplain on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, March 23, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Small cup fungus Scutellinia superba on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, March 23, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on wet leaves on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba in wet area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on a rotting log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on wet wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy soil in a deep shade on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cup fungus Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus(?) on a dry leaf together with Scutellinia superba on wet mud on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba together with moss on wet mud on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cup fungus Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus on a dry leaves together with Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on moss in wet area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba in wet area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba and moss in wet area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba together with cup fungus Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus on dry leaves on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on wet mud on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba in muddy place on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba in wet place on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange cups of eyelash fungus Scutellinia superba on wet mud on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 18, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red cups of eyelash Ascomycete fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Close-up of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba on muddy ground on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Asci with spores at low magnification of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba from muddy ground, collected on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024
Asci with spores of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba from muddy ground, collected on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024
Asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba from muddy ground, collected on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024
Spores of eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia superba from muddy ground, collected on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 6, 2024The fungus Scutellinia superba was observed in East and Central Texas, specifically in the Sam Houston National Forest, between 2018 and 2024. The majority of sightings were on Caney Creek Trail and Lone Star Hiking Trail, where the fungus grew on wet logs, muddy ground, and wet leaves. It often appeared in areas with high moisture, such as floodplains and near creeks. The fungus was typically found in shades of orange and red, and sometimes co-occurred with moss and other fungi, like Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus. Close-up observations revealed details of the fungus's structure, including asci, spores, and paraphyses. Overall, these observations suggest that Scutellinia superba is a common species in the region, thriving in damp environments.
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