Panaeolus ID: coastal SE QLD

[∂an]

Found a single specimen of this mushroom in the front yard. The mottled cap and dark gills and spores caught my eye, I don't often see many like these in SE QLD (growing in grass that is - lots of panaeolus cyanescens in dung). It fits the classic panaeolus description to me. Any idea of the species? Thanks.

edit: reduced image size

Edited May 17, 2011 by kalika

[Shroom-Aura]

definitely panaeolus. as to what species is very hard to say, I've sent photos of a Panaeolus to a mycologist and all they said is that it was a Panaeolus and didn't want to speculate what species without microscopic examination. the belted ones are easier to ID because only 4 of them have that characteristic. If i was going to guess the species - maybe campanulatus? also photos are friggin large can't really see too well, better if its a bit smaller it will be morein focus.

[∂an]

thanks Shroom-Aura, I have reduced the image size. I need to work out how to do macro shots properly! It's fun to practice anyhow.

There is so much variation amongst the photos presented online for the different panaeolus species that its hard to make any definitive ID. I pinched the stem a bit last night and this morning it looks much darker than yesterday, so will definitely keep my eye out for any more.