Scarlet Elf Cup, Sarcosypha austriaca

 

Date: 06/01/2016

Location: Cycle track, north of Horeb, Llanelli.
Grid reference: SN 4905
Medium: Fallen branch.

Associated with: Hazel (Corylus) 

Ecosystem: Broadleaf Woodland.

Considered to be S. austriaca rather than S. coccinea because" Excipular hairs strongly sinuous to coiled and convoluted. Ascospores mostly 11-14 μm wide rather than 9-12 μmwide and with usually truncate to indented at the ends".