Boletes

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Boletus edulis

Boletus edulis

20 September 2025 New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Imleria badia

Imleria badia

1 October 2025 Little Honeyhill Wood, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Leccinum cyaneobasileucum

Leccinum cyaneobasileucum

1 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Leccinum scabrum

Leccinum scabrum

With birch and oak. 17 October 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Neoboletus praestigiator

Neoboletus praestigiator

5 November 2005 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Suillus bovinus

Suillus bovinus

17 October 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Suillus grevillei

Suillus grevillei

October 2002 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Suillus luteus

Suillus luteus

8 October 2025 Millyford Bridge, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Xerocomus subtomentosus

Xerocomus subtomentosus

7 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.