Rossiomyces falcatus (T.Majewski) R.K.Benj.

MB#484468

Fig. 55A–B

Aliso 19: 133 (Benjamin 2001). – Basionym: Autophagomyces falcatus T.Majewski, Acta Mycologica 9(2): 229 (Majewski 1973c) [MB#309403]. –

Type: “ On Cryptophagus pilosus Gyll. (Col. Cryptophagidae): Kurzeszyn Nowy, Rawa Mazowiecka county, in a cellar, … leg. T. Majewski … 11.7.1972 (TM…. 1044 – holotype)”; KRAM. [Poland]

Diagnostic features

See genus description. [Detailed description: Majewski 1994b]

Distribution and hosts

Described from Poland, it has been collected in Finland (Huldén 1983), United Kingdom (Weir & Beakes 1993), USA, Italy (Benjamin 2001), and Sweden (Huggert 2010). Occurs on Cryptophagus spp. (Col. Cryptophagidae).

Collections examined from Denmark

On Cryptophagus distinguendus Sturm, 1845 (Col. Cryptophagidae) DENMARK – Nordvestsjaelland (NWZ) • Sonnerup skov; 55°56.525′ N, 11°33.988′ E; PH60; 1 Apr. 2017; JP 253; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122733 .

Remarks

First record from Denmark. This species has been reported in neighbouring countries, therefore its presence in Denmark is not surprising.