Mega Destroying Angel

[1left]

It was quite dark at 7 pm this evening as the photos show but this Destroying Angel sure stood out. This mushroom measured 7 inches across the cap and the stem from bottom to hump on the cap was 10 inches plus the stem is also very thick so this must be quite young.

I see the size range for A bisporigera is much smaller would this be A virosa or are there other possible names to fit this one here in NA? thanks

[Dave W]

My understanding is that A. virosa is strictly a European species. This one looks like a really big A. bisporigera... or at least one of the NA species that has gone by this name. The bisporigera group is currently being studied, and it looks like several new species names will soon be applied. To me, the most interesting thing about the Destroying Angel seen here is the appendiculate cap margin... that is, the material hanging from the margin. Looks like it's probably a piece of partial veil (ring) that somehow got stuck to the cap.

This is an interesting find, 1left. You should post it on Mushroom Observer where amanita expert Rod Tulloss will likely see it.

[1left]

Thanks Dave W, I haven't posted there before but I'll give it a whirl.

[Feral Boy]

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