Extract from Wikipedia article: Scutellinia scutellata, commonly known as the eyelash cup, the Molly eye-winker, the scarlet elf cap, the eyelash fungus or the eyelash pixie cup, is a small saprophytic fungus of the genus Scutellinia. It is the type species of Scutellinia, as well as being the most common and widespread. The fruiting bodies are small red cups with distinct long, dark hairs or "eyelashes". These eyelashes are the most distinctive feature and are easily visible with a magnifying glass. The species is common in North America and Europe, and has been recorded on every continent. S. scutellata is found on rotting wood and in other damp habitats, typically growing in small groups, sometimes forming clusters. It is sometimes described as inedible, but its small size means it is not suitable for culinary use. Despite this, it is popular among mushroom hunters due to its unusual "eyelash" hairs, making it memorable and easy to identify.
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on a wet log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 5, 2018 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on muddy ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or may be a different species of Scutellinia on muddy ground in wet place on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Orange eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or may be a different species of Scutellinia on muddy ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 19, 2018 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cup fungi Scutellinia scutellata on floodplain on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, March 23, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Small cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata on Four Notch Loop Trail of Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, March 23, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on wet leaves on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia in wet area on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on a rotting log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Common eyelash cup fungus Scutellinia scutellata or a similar species of Scutellinia on wet wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 8, 2020 Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA