Amanita muscaria
Common name:
fly agaric or fly mushroom
Conservation status:
Not considered to be of conservation concern. Widespread, and frequent to common throughout its range.
Habitat:
In woodland, or beside isolated trees. Ectomycorrhizal (forming a relationship with tree roots) especially with species of Betula (birch) and Pinus (pine), and occasionally with other tree species.
I found this lovely specimen in Macclesfield Forest over the weekend whilst on a family walk.
