Marasmius brunneolorobustus – Marasmius ‘robust brown’ It is exciting to have another recognisable species in the genus Marasmius named and published. This one has been lurking under Marasmius haematocephalus for a long time, but it didn’t fit to...

I have been asked to write a few words about biological taxonomy – simple, heh! If only! Firstly, as naturalists and biologists, we probably think mostly in terms of genus and species. But – taxonomic classification is just a system whereby things are orga...

Looking for a gift idea for the fungi enthusiast who has everything?! Look no further than the Fungimap Festive Season Appeal! We are pleased to announce a new Fungimap Research Grant in 2022, in partnership with Australasian Mycological Society, to empower ci...

By Susie Webster and Pat Leonard I was going for a nice walk in Landsborough, Queensland, back in late July and not really expecting to see any fungi let alone any interesting ones. Not a metre from the railway track, I noticed a nice looking puckered Bolete o...