Tachyporus formosus

Range & Status

Formerly widely recorded in Britain, but has become increasingly scarce in recent decades.

Regional Distribution

Reported from the Isles of Scilly, the Land' s End area and most recently Kynance Cove in 1934. It is difficult to identify and this material needs checking.

Habitat & Ecology

Amongst wet vegetation and in damp moss, in a variety of wetland situations.

Threats

Drainage of its wetland habitats.

Conservation

Protection of wetlands from damaging developments.