Cup Fungi

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.

Aleuria aurantia

Aleuria aurantia

6 November 2025 Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Anthracobia melaloma

Anthracobia melaloma

15 October 2025 Abbotstone Down, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Bisporella citrina

Bisporella citrina

25 December 2022 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Cheilymenia fimicola

Cheilymenia fimicola

12 April 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Cheilymenia granulata

Cheilymenia granulata

16 October 2008 Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

18 October 2007 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Ciboria amentacea

Ciboria amentacea

21 February 2009 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Ciboria batschiana

Ciboria batschiana

7 September 2007 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Disciotis venosa

Disciotis venosa

1 April 2008 Bedfordshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Dumontinia tuberosa

Dumontinia tuberosa

30 April 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Geopora arenosa

Geopora arenosa

27 November 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Helvella acetabulum

Helvella acetabulum

9 April 2008 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Helvella leucomelaena

Helvella leucomelaena

10 April 2010 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Humaria hemisphaerica

Humaria hemisphaerica

October 1998 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Lachnum virgineum

Lachnum virgineum

21 November 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Melastiza cornubiensis

Melastiza cornubiensis

25 April 1998 Berkshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Mollisia cinerea

Mollisia cinerea

21 October 2010 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Octospora rutilans

Octospora rutilans

29 November 2008 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Otidea alutacea

Otidea alutacea

2 October 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Otidea bufonia

Otidea bufonia

26 October 2013 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Otidea cochleata

Otidea cochleata

7 September 2008 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Otidea onotica

Otidea onotica

15 September 2008 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza arvernensis

Peziza arvernensis

14 March 2026 Franchises Wood, Wiltshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza echinospora

Peziza echinospora

30 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza fimeti

Peziza fimeti

At the side of a footpath in an arable field. 29 December 2023 High Wield, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza petersii

Peziza petersii

12 September 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza varia

Peziza varia

On soil. 29 April 2008 Bedfordshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza vesiculosa

Peziza vesiculosa

4 January 2024 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza violacea

Peziza violacea

7 October 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Pseudaleuria fibrillosa

Pseudaleuria fibrillosa

23 October 2015 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Pulvinula convexella

Pulvinula convexella

17 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Rutstroemia firma

Rutstroemia firma

13 December 2015 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Sarcoscypha austriaca

26 February 2026 Tilford, Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Scutellinia scutellata

Scutellinia scutellata

Identified by the Hampshire Fungus Recording Group. 28 October 2023 Millyford Bridge, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Scutellinia umbrarum

Scutellinia umbrarum

31 October 2009 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.