Introduction

Welcome to the Auckland Fungus Group, this web site has been set up to help bring together the small group of amateur fungi enthusiasts in the Auckland region who have an interest in both our native fungi and photography. Its also hoped to encourage others to take an interest in our native fungi though not necessarily as photographic subject and assist with their identification and conservation.

Forays are presently been held twice a month and in different locations throughout the wetter parts of the year, autumn through to spring regardless of weather.

Fungus of the moment

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Ascomycetes
Order: Helotiales
Family: Cyttariaceae
Genus: Cyttaria
Species: C. gunnii

Cyttaria gunnii is a parasite of Myrtle Beech ( Nothofagus cunninghamii ) It appears in spring on galls formed by the fungus. Although this fungus looks beautiful it can be detrimental to the tree. I have to thank Steve Reekie for the use of his photo.